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Jalam Family History

Jalam Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Alam, Salam, Palm, Sala, Adam, Hallam, Balan, Bala, Salaam, Lala

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Where is the Jalam family from?

You can see how Jalam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jalam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jalam family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Jalam's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Jalam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jalam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Jalam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jalam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Jalam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Jalam. For the veterans among your Jalam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jalam lifespan?

Average Jalam life expectancy in 2004 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jalam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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