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Jeckels Family History

Jeckels 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: Jackels, Eckels, Seckel, Nuckels, Heckel, Meckel, Reckers, Beckel

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Where is the Jeckels family from?

You can see how Jeckels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeckels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeckels families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Jeckels families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeckels's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Jeckels families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Jeckels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeckels 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 Jeckels. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jeckels. For the veterans among your Jeckels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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