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Jalis Family History

Jalis Name 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: Malis, Valis, Kalis, Balis, Jalil, Salis, Janis, James, Sales, Malik

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Where is the Jalis family from?

You can see how Jalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jalis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jalis families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Jalis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jalis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jalis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jalis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jalis. 100% of Jalis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Jalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jalis 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Jalis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Jalis. For the veterans among your Jalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jalis lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Jalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jalis in 1987 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

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