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Jaeckel Name Meaning

German (Jäckel): from a pet form of the personal name Jakob .

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


Similar surnames: Jackel, Joeckel, Yackel, Jakel, Mackel, Jaecks, Eckel, Jaekel, Meckel

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Where is the Jaeckel family from?

You can see how Jaeckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaeckel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaeckel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jaeckel family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaeckel's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Jaeckel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaeckel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jaeckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaeckel. 26% of Jaeckel men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Jaeckel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaeckel were Salesman and Housework. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Housework
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jaeckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaeckel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jaeckel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Jaeckel. For the veterans among your Jaeckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaeckel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Jaeckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jaeckel in 1958 was 59, and 69 in 2004.

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