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Jakobs Family History

Jakobs 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: Jacobs, Jakob, Jacob, Kakos, Makos, Jaros, Jabs, Janos, Jacobi, Bakos

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Where is the Jakobs family from?

You can see how Jakobs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakobs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jakobs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jakobs family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Jakobs's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Jakobs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakobs 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 Jakobs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jakobs. 100% of Jakobs 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Jakobs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakobs 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 837 immigration records available for the last name Jakobs. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jakobs. For the veterans among your Jakobs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakobs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jakobs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jakobs in 1964 was 82, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jakobs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakobs 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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