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Jacas Family History

Jacas Surname 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: Janas, Jacks, Jonas, Jacob, James, Karas, Lucas, Vadas, Sachs, Maras

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Where is the Jacas family from?

You can see how Jacas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jacas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Jacas family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacas's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Jacas families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jacas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shade Maker and Shade Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jacas. 50% of Jacas men worked as a Shade Maker and 100% of Jacas women worked as a Shade Maker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shade Maker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shade Maker
    100%

What Jacas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Jacas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacas 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Jacas. 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 25 military records available for the last name Jacas. For the veterans among your Jacas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacas lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Jacas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jacas in 1976 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jacas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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