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Jackels Family History

Jackels Surname Meaning

German (also Jäckels): patronymic from Jackel.

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


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Where is the Jackels family from?

You can see how Jackels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jackels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jackels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Jackels families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jackels's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jackels families in 1911.
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What did your Jackels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jackels. 58% of Jackels men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jackels women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jackels were Farm Labor and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jackels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jackels 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Jackels. 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 180 military records available for the last name Jackels. For the veterans among your Jackels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jackels lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jackels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jackels in 1963 was 56, and 90 in 2004.

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