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Jacco Family History

Jacco 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: Jacko, Sacco, Jaco, Janco, Bacco, Vacco, Jacob, Barco, Macho, Jack

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Where is the Jacco family from?

You can see how Jacco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacco family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jacco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Jacco family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacco's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jacco families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacco 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 Jacco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jacco. 39% of Jacco men worked as a Laborer and 75% of Jacco women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jacco were Barber and Comptometer Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Barber
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    75%
  • Comptometer Operator
    25%

What Jacco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Jacco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacco 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Jacco. 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 91 military records available for the last name Jacco. For the veterans among your Jacco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacco lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jacco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Jacco in 1963 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jacco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacco 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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