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Jalin Family History

Jalin 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: Malin, Palin, Kalin, Falin, Jalil, Jain, Dalin, Salin, Galin, Jadin

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Where is the Jalin family from?

You can see how Jalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jalin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jalin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jalin family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jalin's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Jalin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jalin 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 Jalin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Jalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jalin 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Jalin. 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 19 military records available for the last name Jalin. For the veterans among your Jalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jalin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1984, in the United States, Jalin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jalin in 1964 was 80, and 88 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jalin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jalin 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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