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Jacoben Family History

Jacoben 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: Jacobsen, Jacobe, Jacober, Jacob, Jacobs, Jacobson, Jacobi, Coben

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Where is the Jacoben family from?

You can see how Jacoben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacoben family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jacoben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jacoben family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacoben's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jacoben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacoben 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 Jacoben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jacoben. 100% of Jacoben men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Jacoben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Jacoben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacoben 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Jacoben. 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 14 military records available for the last name Jacoben. For the veterans among your Jacoben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacoben lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Jacoben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jacoben in 1984 was 94, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacoben 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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