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Jacot Family History

Jacot Surname Meaning

French: from a pet form of the personal name Jacques.

English (Sussex): from the rare Middle English personal name Jacot identical in etymology with (1 above).

Alternatively an altered form of Jackett a well-attested name in medieval England.

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


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Where is the Jacot family from?

You can see how Jacot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jacot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Jacot families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Jacot's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jacot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacot 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 Jacot ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jacot. 100% of Jacot women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jacot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacot 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 945 immigration records available for the last name Jacot. 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 491 military records available for the last name Jacot. For the veterans among your Jacot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacot lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Jacot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jacot in 1955 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacot 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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