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Dacobs Family History

Dacobs 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: Jacobs, Jacob, Dachs, Jacobi, Danos, Dacus, Jacobo, Jacoby, Jacobus

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What did your Dacobs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembly Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dacobs. 100% of Dacobs women worked as an Assembly Clerk.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembly Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Dacobs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dacobs 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dacobs. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Dacobs. For the veterans among your Dacobs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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