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Jaeckels Family History

Jaeckels 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: Jaeckel, Jackels, Jaecks, Jackel, Jaekel, Joeckel, Jaeckle, Eckels

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Where is the Jaeckels family from?

You can see how Jaeckels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaeckels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jaeckels family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jaeckels's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Jaeckels families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaeckels 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 Jaeckels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaeckels. 50% of Jaeckels men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jaeckels women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Jaeckels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Jaeckels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaeckels 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jaeckels. 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 182 military records available for the last name Jaeckels. For the veterans among your Jaeckels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaeckels lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jaeckels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jaeckels in 1963 was 81, and 102 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaeckels 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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