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Jacobeit Family History

Jacobeit 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: Jacobi, Jacobitz, Jacobe, Jacober, Jacob, Jacobs, Jacobson, Jalbert

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Where is the Jacobeit family from?

You can see how Jacobeit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacobeit family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jacobeit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jacobeit family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacobeit's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jacobeit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacobeit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Jacobeit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacobeit 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Jacobeit. 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 21 military records available for the last name Jacobeit. For the veterans among your Jacobeit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacobeit lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Jacobeit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jacobeit in 1966 was 75, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacobeit 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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