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Jalien Family History

Jalien 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: Julien, Allen, Malin, Marien, Lien, Palin, Alden, Javier, Julian

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Where is the Jalien family from?

You can see how Jalien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jalien family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Jalien families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Jalien's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jalien families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jalien 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 Jalien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer Cane was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jalien. 34% of Jalien men worked as a Farmer Cane.

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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

  • Farmer Cane
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Jalien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Jalien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jalien 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Jalien. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jalien. For the veterans among your Jalien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jalien lifespan?

Average Jalien life expectancy in 1970 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jalien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jalien 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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