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Jankell Family History

Jankell 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: Mansell, Ansell, Haskell, Antell, Sandell, Canell, Dankel, Banwell

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Where is the Jankell family from?

You can see how Jankell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jankell family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jankell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jankell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jankell 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 12 census records available for the last name Jankell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Jankell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jankell. For the veterans among your Jankell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jankell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Jankell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Jankell in 1967 was 70, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jankell 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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