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Jagela Family History

Jagela 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: Jagels, Jagla, Varela, Jokela, Favela, Jagoda, Dagel, Pagel, Jarvela

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Where is the Jagela family from?

You can see how Jagela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jagela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jagela family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jagela's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Jagela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jagela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Jagela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Jagela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jagela 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 Jagela. 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 25 military records available for the last name Jagela. For the veterans among your Jagela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jagela lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Jagela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jagela in 1972 was 83, and 67 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jagela 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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