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Jakey Family History

Jakey 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: Oakey, Jakes, Akey, Janey, Jakel, Jake, Bakey, Lakey, Hakey, Baker

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Where is the Jakey family from?

You can see how Jakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jakey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Jakey families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Jakey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jakey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jakey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jakey. 50% of Jakey men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Jakey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Jakey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakey 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Jakey. 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 33 military records available for the last name Jakey. For the veterans among your Jakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Jakey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jakey in 1968 was 90, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jakey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakey 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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