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Jacobovitch Family History

Jacobovitch 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: Jackovich, Jacobowitz, Jacobitz, Jankovich, Ratkovich, Vuckovich

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Where is the Jacobovitch family from?

You can see how Jacobovitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacobovitch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Jacobovitch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 2 Jacobovitch families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacobovitch's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jacobovitch families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacobovitch 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 Jacobovitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Presser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jacobovitch. 34% of Jacobovitch men worked as a Tailors Presser and 63% of Jacobovitch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jacobovitch were Coat Presser and Gents Buttonhole Hand.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailors Presser
    34%
  • Gentlemans Hairdresser
    34%
  • Coat Presser
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Dress Machinist
    13%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Gents Buttonhole Hand
    9%

What Jacobovitch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 668 census records available for the last name Jacobovitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacobovitch 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Jacobovitch. 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 37 military records available for the last name Jacobovitch. For the veterans among your Jacobovitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacobovitch lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Jacobovitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jacobovitch in 1971 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacobovitch 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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