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Jakela Family History

Jakela 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: Jokela, Makela, Jakel, Takeda, Varela, Favela, Pakula, Hakala, Bakula

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Where is the Jakela family from?

You can see how Jakela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jakela family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Jakela's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Jakela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakela 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 94 census records available for the last name Jakela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakela 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Jakela. 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 58 military records available for the last name Jakela. For the veterans among your Jakela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakela lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Jakela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jakela in 1963 was 58, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakela 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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