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Jake Family History

Jake Surname Meaning

Native American (e.g. Navajo): adoption of the English personal name Jake (variant of Jack 1 in this case possibly used as a pet form of Jacob) as a surname.

Americanized form of German Jacke: from a pet form of the personal name Jacob.

English: variant of Jack.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jake family from?

You can see how Jake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jake family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jake families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Jake families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Jake's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jake families in 1891.
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What did your Jake ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jake. 100% of Jake women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Jake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jake 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 870 immigration records available for the last name Jake. 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 907 military records available for the last name Jake. For the veterans among your Jake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jake lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jake in 1963 was 65, and 73 in 2004.

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