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Jacow Family History

Jacow 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: Jacob, Jaco, Jagow, Janow, Jacox, Jacot, Jason, Jack, Bacon, Macon

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Where is the Jacow family from?

You can see how Jacow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jacow families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jacow family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacow's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jacow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacow 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 68 census records available for the last name Jacow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacow 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Jacow. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jacow. For the veterans among your Jacow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacow lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1988, in the United States, Jacow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jacow in 1976 was 82, and 64 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacow 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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