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Jocob Family History

Jocob 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: Jacob, Job, Golob, Jacobs, Coco, Jacobi, Jaco, Ocon, Joos, Jakob

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Where is the Jocob family from?

You can see how Jocob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jocob family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jocob families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Jocob families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jocob's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jocob families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jocob 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 Jocob ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Jocob family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Jocob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jocob 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Jocob. 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 50 military records available for the last name Jocob. For the veterans among your Jocob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jocob lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Jocob life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jocob in 1982 was 96, and 48 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jocob

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jocob 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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