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Jaekel Name Meaning

German (Jäkel) and Danish: variant of Jäckel (see Jaeckel ).

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


Similar surnames: Jackel, Jaeckel, Yakel, Jaeger, Yackel, Jakel, Mickel, Segel, Hamel

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Where is the Jaekel family from?

You can see how Jaekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaekel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaekel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Jaekel families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Jaekel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jaekel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaekel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jaekel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaekel. 34% of Jaekel men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Jaekel women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaekel were Operator and Servant. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Servant
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jaekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaekel 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Jaekel. 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 570 military records available for the last name Jaekel. For the veterans among your Jaekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaekel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Jaekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jaekel in 1953 was 49, and 88 in 2004.

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