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Jagiello Family History

Jagiello Name Meaning

Polish and Lithuanian: from the personal name Jagiełło Polish form of Lithuanian Jogaila. The Jagiellonian royal house of Poland was founded by the Lithuanian Władysław Jagiełło (Vlodislav Jogaila; 1348–1434) whose dynasty ruled the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from 1386 to 157 In most cases Jagiełło was adopted by Poles as a surname to suggest a connection with the dynasty or in honor of royalty and the glorious period of Polish history that they represent.

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


Similar surnames: Agnello, Toriello, Masiello, Fariello, Castello, Ianniello, Jagels

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Where is the Jagiello family from?

You can see how Jagiello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jagiello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Jagiello families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Jagiello's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jagiello families in 1920.
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What did your Jagiello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jagiello. 60% of Jagiello men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Jagiello women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jagiello were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Grocery Clerk
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
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Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Jagiello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jagiello 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Jagiello. 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 788 military records available for the last name Jagiello. For the veterans among your Jagiello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jagiello lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Jagiello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jagiello in 1959 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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