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Jackell Family History

Jackell 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: Jackel, Jackels, Mackell, Mackrell, Haskell, Mckell, Maskell, Mackel

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Where is the Jackell family from?

You can see how Jackell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jackell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jackell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Jackell families living in Devon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jackell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Jackell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jackell 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 Jackell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Oper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jackell. 34% of Jackell men worked as an Oper.

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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

  • Oper
    34%
  • Foreman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Jackell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Jackell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jackell 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Jackell. 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 41 military records available for the last name Jackell. For the veterans among your Jackell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jackell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1981, in the United States, Jackell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Jackell in 1968 was 53, and 86 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jackell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jackell 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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