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Jacobsson Family History

Jacobsson 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: Jacobson, Jacobsohn, Jacobsen, Jacobs, Jackson, Jansson, Jacobo

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Where is the Jacobsson family from?

You can see how Jacobsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacobsson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jacobsson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Jacobsson families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacobsson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jacobsson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacobsson 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 Jacobsson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jacobsson. 100% of Jacobsson men worked as a Farming and 100% of Jacobsson women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Jacobsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacobsson 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Jacobsson. 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 43 military records available for the last name Jacobsson. For the veterans among your Jacobsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacobsson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Jacobsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jacobsson in 1964 was 68, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jacobsson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacobsson 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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