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Jacomet Family History

Jacomet 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: Jacome, Jacquet, Jacobe, Jacot, Jacober, Jacob, James, Comer, Jerome

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Where is the Jacomet family from?

You can see how Jacomet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacomet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jacomet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Jacomet families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacomet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jacomet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacomet 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 Jacomet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jacomet. 50% of Jacomet men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jacomet women worked as an Inspector.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Foreman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Jacomet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Jacomet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacomet 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Jacomet. 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 159 military records available for the last name Jacomet. For the veterans among your Jacomet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacomet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jacomet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jacomet in 1963 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jacomet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacomet 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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