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Jallant Family History

Jallant 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: Tallant, Gallant, Calland, Callan, Galant, Allan, Vaillant, Tallent

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Where is the Jallant family from?

You can see how Jallant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jallant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Jallant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Jallant families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jallant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jallant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jallant 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 85 census records available for the last name Jallant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jallant 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Jallant. 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 Jallant. For the veterans among your Jallant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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