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Jaks Family History

Jaks 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: Jabs, Jans, Jakes, Jass, Zaks, Oaks, Saks, Waks, Jacks, Laks

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Where is the Jaks family from?

You can see how Jaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jaks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Jaks families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jaks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jaks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaks 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 Jaks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaks. 30% of Jaks men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jaks women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Jaks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaks 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Jaks. 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 147 military records available for the last name Jaks. For the veterans among your Jaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaks lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jaks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jaks in 1965 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaks 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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