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Jaaks Family History

Jaaks 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: Jacks, James, Banks, Faas, Kaake, Jack, Raak, Haas, Naas, Jacko

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Where is the Jaaks family from?

You can see how Jaaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaaks family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaaks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jaaks families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaaks's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jaaks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaaks 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 50 census records available for the last name Jaaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaaks 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Jaaks. 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 20 military records available for the last name Jaaks. For the veterans among your Jaaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaaks lifespan?

Average Jaaks life expectancy in 1979 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaaks 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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