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Jehl Family History

Jehl Name Meaning

German: variant of Jehle . This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Yehl, Lehl, Kehl, Sehl, Behl, Jehn, Fehl, Veil, Juhl, Gehl

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Where is the Jehl family from?

You can see how Jehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jehl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Jehl families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Jehl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jehl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jehl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jehl. 27% of Jehl men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Jehl women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jehl were Laborer and Maid. .

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jehl 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 552 immigration records available for the last name Jehl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 628 military records available for the last name Jehl. For the veterans among your Jehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jehl lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Jehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jehl in 1955 was 36, and 86 in 2004.

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