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Jagels Family History

Jagels Surname Meaning

German (Jägels): patronymic from Jägel a variant of the personal name Jäckel see Jaeckel.

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


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Where is the Jagels family from?

You can see how Jagels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jagels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jagels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Jagels families living in Missouri. This was about 55% of all the recorded Jagels's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Jagels families in 1880.
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What did your Jagels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jagels. 84% of Jagels men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Jagels women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jagels were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    84%
  • Shipping Clerk
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jagels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jagels 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Jagels. 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 172 military records available for the last name Jagels. For the veterans among your Jagels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jagels lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Jagels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jagels in 1954 was 69, and 71 in 2004.

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