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Yekel Family History

Yekel 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: Yakel, Yokel, Sekel, Jekel, Yeakel, Peel, Kenkel, Edel, Redel, Nebel

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Where is the Yekel family from?

You can see how Yekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yekel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Yekel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Yekel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yekel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yekel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yekel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yekel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yekel. 56% of Yekel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Yekel women worked as a New Worker. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Yekel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Yekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yekel 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Yekel. 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 122 military records available for the last name Yekel. For the veterans among your Yekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yekel lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Yekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Yekel in 1945 was 52, and 68 in 2004.

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