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Jaly Family History

Jaly 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: Maly, Jay, July, Daly, Joly, Ealy, Aly, May, Hay, Gall

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Where is the Jaly family from?

You can see how Jaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaly family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Jaly families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Jaly family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaly's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Jaly families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaly 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 245 census records available for the last name Jaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaly 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Jaly. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jaly. For the veterans among your Jaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaly 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaly

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