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Jacaway Family History

Jacaway 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: Jacoway, Gasaway, Caraway, Janeway, Hanaway, Haraway, Jakeway

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Where is the Jacaway family from?

You can see how Jacaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacaway family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jacaway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Jacaway families living in Georgia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Jacaway's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Jacaway families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacaway 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 Jacaway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jacaway. 100% of Jacaway men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jacaway women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Jacaway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Jacaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacaway 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Jacaway. 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 72 military records available for the last name Jacaway. For the veterans among your Jacaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacaway lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Jacaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Jacaway in 1968 was 84, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jacaway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacaway 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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