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Jale Family History

Jale 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: Gale, Hale, Sale, Dale, Kale, Wale, Vale, Cale, Male, Ale

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Where is the Jale family from?

You can see how Jale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jale families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Jale family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jale's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Jale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Crab Picker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jale. 100% of Jale men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jale women worked as a Crab Picker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Crab Picker
    100%

What Jale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Jale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jale 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Jale. 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 178 military records available for the last name Jale. For the veterans among your Jale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jale lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Jale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jale in 1977 was 78, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jale 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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