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Jekill Family History

Jekill Name 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: Jewell, Neill, Kill, Revill, Bevill, Jekel, Hukill, Weill, Nevill

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Where is the Jekill family from?

You can see how Jekill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jekill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Jekill families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jekill's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Jekill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jekill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jekill ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jekill ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Jekill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jekill 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Jekill. 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 75 military records available for the last name Jekill. For the veterans among your Jekill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jekill lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Jekill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jekill in 1966 was 76, and 85 in 2000.

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