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Yagle Family History

Yagle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German and Swiss German Jaegle (see Jackley).

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


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Where is the Yagle family from?

You can see how Yagle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yagle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yagle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Yagle families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Yagle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yagle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yagle 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 Yagle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yagle. 16% of Yagle men worked as a Farm Laborer and 34% of Yagle women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yagle were Medical Doctor and Housewife.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Accountant
    8%
  • Medical Doctor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yagle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yagle 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Yagle. 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 288 military records available for the last name Yagle. For the veterans among your Yagle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yagle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yagle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Yagle in 1964 was 92, and 86 in 2004.

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