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Jacobsohn Family History

Jacobsohn Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from the personal name Jacob.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jacobsohn family from?

You can see how Jacobsohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacobsohn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jacobsohn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Jacobsohn families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacobsohn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jacobsohn families in 1891.
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What did your Jacobsohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, No Occupation and Private Means were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jacobsohn. 100% of Jacobsohn men worked as a No Occupation and 60% of Jacobsohn women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • No Occupation
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

What Jacobsohn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 765 census records available for the last name Jacobsohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacobsohn 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Jacobsohn. 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 920 military records available for the last name Jacobsohn. For the veterans among your Jacobsohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacobsohn lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Jacobsohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jacobsohn in 1960 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacobsohn 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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