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Jakelow Family History

Jakelow 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: Dukelow, Jakel, Jaslow, Callow, Barlow, Ballow, Harlow, Jokela

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Where is the Jakelow family from?

You can see how Jakelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakelow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jakelow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jakelow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jakelow families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Jakelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakelow 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jakelow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jakelow. For the veterans among your Jakelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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