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Jegal Family History

Jegal 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: Regal, Segal, Gal, Beal, Real, Neal, Seal, Kegel, Rega, Dugal

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Where is the Jegal family from?

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What did your Jegal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jegal. 100% of Jegal men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Jegal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jegal 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jegal. 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 11 military records available for the last name Jegal. For the veterans among your Jegal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jegal lifespan?

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