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Jacoff Family History

Jacoff 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: Janoff, Acoff, Jacob, Danoff, Acuff, Jacobs, Jacobi, Jaco, Sadoff

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Where is the Jacoff family from?

You can see how Jacoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jacoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Jacoff families living in New Jersey. This was about 71% of all the recorded Jacoff's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Jacoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacoff 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 Jacoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jacoff. 60% of Jacoff men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

What Jacoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Jacoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacoff 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Jacoff. 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 33 military records available for the last name Jacoff. For the veterans among your Jacoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Jacoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jacoff in 1963 was 81, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jacoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacoff 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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