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Iacobs Family History

Iacobs 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, Iacono, Jacobi, Jacobo, Jacoby, Jacobus, Lacoss

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Where is the Iacobs family from?

You can see how Iacobs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iacobs family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Iacobs families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Iacobs's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Iacobs families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Iacobs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iacobs 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Iacobs. 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 2 military records available for the last name Iacobs. For the veterans among your Iacobs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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