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Jacobin Family History

Jacobin 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: Jacobi, Jacob, Jacobs, Jacobson, Jacklin, Jacobitz, Jacobo, Jacobsen

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Where is the Jacobin family from?

You can see how Jacobin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacobin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jacobin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Jacobin families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacobin's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Jacobin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacobin 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 Jacobin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jacobin. 34% of Jacobin men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Jacobin women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Jacobin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Jacobin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacobin 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Jacobin. 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 55 military records available for the last name Jacobin. For the veterans among your Jacobin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacobin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Jacobin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Jacobin in 1965 was 81, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacobin 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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