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Jackobs Family History

Jackobs 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: Jacobs, Jacob, Jacko, Jacobi, Jakob, Jacobo, Jacoby, Jackels, Jacobus

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Where is the Jackobs family from?

You can see how Jackobs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jackobs family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jackobs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jackobs family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jackobs's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Jackobs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jackobs 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 Jackobs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jackobs. 27% of Jackobs men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jackobs 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
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farm Hand
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jackobs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jackobs 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Jackobs. 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 60 military records available for the last name Jackobs. For the veterans among your Jackobs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jackobs lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Jackobs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jackobs in 1971 was 81, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jackobs 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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