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Jaacobs Family History

Jaacobs 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, Jacobi, Jacobo, Jacoby, Jacobus, Jacobe, Jaros, Jabs

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Where is the Jaacobs family from?

You can see how Jaacobs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaacobs family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jaacobs families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jaacobs's in USA. California had the highest population of Jaacobs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Jaacobs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaacobs 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jaacobs. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jaacobs. For the veterans among your Jaacobs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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