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Jacobian Family History

Jacobian 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: Jacobson, Jacobi, Jacobitz, Cobian, Jacobsen, Jacob, Fabian, Jackman

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Where is the Jacobian family from?

You can see how Jacobian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacobian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jacobian families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Jacobian families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacobian's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Jacobian families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Jacobian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacobian 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Jacobian. 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 23 military records available for the last name Jacobian. For the veterans among your Jacobian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacobian lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jacobian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jacobian in 1965 was 78, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacobian 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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