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Yackel Family History

Yackel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Jackl Jäckl Jäckel or Jackel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yackel family from?

You can see how Yackel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yackel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yackel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 58 Yackel families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yackel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yackel families in 1880.
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What did your Yackel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yackel. 15% of Yackel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Yackel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yackel were Salesman and Sorter.

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Barber
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Sorter
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yackel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yackel 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Yackel. 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 520 military records available for the last name Yackel. For the veterans among your Yackel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yackel lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Yackel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yackel in 1949 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

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