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Jaxel Family History

Jaxel 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: Axel, Jakel, Gabel, James, Tafel, Hamel, Camel, Babel, Capel, Kabel

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Where is the Jaxel family from?

You can see how Jaxel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaxel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jaxel families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jaxel's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Jaxel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaxel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jaxel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Jaxel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaxel 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Jaxel. 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 16 military records available for the last name Jaxel. For the veterans among your Jaxel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaxel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Jaxel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jaxel in 1959 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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