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Jackel Name Meaning

German (also Jäckel): from a pet form of the personal name Jacob . See also Jaeckel .

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


Similar surnames: Yackel, Jaeckel, Jakel, Mackel, Yakel, Rachel, Jaekel, Jack, Jacky

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Where is the Jackel family from?

You can see how Jackel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jackel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jackel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Jackel families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jackel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jackel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jackel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jackel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jackel. 100% of Jackel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Jackel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jackel 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Jackel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Jackel. For the veterans among your Jackel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jackel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jackel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Jackel in 1962 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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