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Jacobites Family History

Jacobites 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: Jacobitz, Jacobs, Jacobi, Jacobsen, Jacobus, Jacobe, Jacober, Jacob

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Where is the Jacobites family from?

You can see how Jacobites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacobites family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jacobites family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacobites's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Jacobites families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Jacobites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacobites 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Jacobites. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jacobites. For the veterans among your Jacobites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacobites lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Jacobites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jacobites in 1971 was 73, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacobites 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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