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Jekes Family History

Jekes 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: Jakes, Jewkes, Jukes, Jekel, James, Lees, Hees, Mewes, Jerez, Jesus

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Where is the Jekes family from?

You can see how Jekes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jekes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jekes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Jekes family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jekes's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Jekes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jekes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Jekes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jekes 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Jekes. 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 14 military records available for the last name Jekes. For the veterans among your Jekes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jekes 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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