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Jagel Family History

Jagel 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: Dagel, Pagel, Nagel, Kagel, Magel, Jager, Jagels, Sagel, Hagel, Gagel

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Where is the Jagel family from?

You can see how Jagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jagel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jagel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Jagel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Jagel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jagel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jagel 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 Jagel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jagel. 67% of Jagel men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Jagel women worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Jagel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Jagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jagel 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Jagel. 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 160 military records available for the last name Jagel. For the veterans among your Jagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jagel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Jagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jagel in 1954 was 41, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jagel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jagel 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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