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Jakont Family History

Jakont 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: Jason, Lamont, Jakob, Jaskot, Lafont, Jacot, Kong, Baron, Jacob, Gant

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakont 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 Jakont ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jakont. 100% of Jakont women worked as a Stenographer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Jakont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakont 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Jakont. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jakont. For the veterans among your Jakont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakont lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1979, in the United States, Jakont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Jakont in 1968 was 57, and 70 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakont 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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