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Jakaway Family History

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

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Where is the Jakaway family from?

You can see how Jakaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakaway family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jakaway families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Jakaway families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Jakaway's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Jakaway families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Jakaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakaway 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jakaway. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jakaway. For the veterans among your Jakaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakaway lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Jakaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jakaway in 1972 was 72, and 43 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakaway 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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