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Jakum Family History

Jakum 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: Jakub, Baum, Hakim, Ranum, Narum, Saum, Sakuma, Raum, Marum, Daum

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Where is the Jakum family from?

You can see how Jakum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jakum families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Jakum family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Jakum's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Jakum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakum 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 Jakum ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Jakum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Jakum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakum 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 Jakum. 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 22 military records available for the last name Jakum. For the veterans among your Jakum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Jakum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jakum in 1964 was 72, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jakum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakum 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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