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Jael Family History

Jael 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: Joel, Jakel, Rael, Juel, Mael, Kiel, Gall, Paul, Gabel, Gal

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Where is the Jael family from?

You can see how Jael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jael family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jael families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Jael families living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Jael's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Jael families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jael surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Jael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jael 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Jael. 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 23 military records available for the last name Jael. For the veterans among your Jael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jael lifespan?

Average Jael life expectancy in 1992 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jael 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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