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Jacoway Family History

Jacoway Surname Meaning

English: altered form of the personal name Jacque. Compare Jakeway.

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


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Where is the Jacoway family from?

You can see how Jacoway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacoway family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jacoway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Jacoway family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jacoway's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Jacoway families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacoway 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 Jacoway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jacoway. 39% of Jacoway men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Jacoway women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jacoway were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • File Clerk
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

What Jacoway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jacoway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacoway 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Jacoway. 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 410 military records available for the last name Jacoway. For the veterans among your Jacoway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacoway lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Jacoway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jacoway in 1953 was 55, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacoway 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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