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Jackl Family History

Jackl 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: Jack, Jacko, Jacka, Jackel, Jacky, Jacks, Hackl, Jacob, Back, Sack

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Where is the Jackl family from?

You can see how Jackl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jackl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jackl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jackl family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jackl's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Jackl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jackl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jackl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Jackl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jackl 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Jackl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 182 military records available for the last name Jackl. For the veterans among your Jackl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jackl lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Jackl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jackl in 1951 was 26, and 90 in 2004.

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