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Jakle Family History

Jakle 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: Jake, Eakle, Gale, Hale, Sale, Dale, Eagle, Lake, Cable, Harle

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Where is the Jakle family from?

You can see how Jakle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jakle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Jakle families living in Devon. This was about 87% of all the recorded Jakle's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Jakle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jakle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jakle. 43% of Jakle men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Jakle women worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Accountant
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Jakle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jakle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakle 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Jakle. 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 270 military records available for the last name Jakle. For the veterans among your Jakle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakle lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Jakle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Jakle in 1953 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jakle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakle 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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