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Jaker Family History

Jaker 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: Baker, Jaber, Raker, Aker, Laker, Jager, Haker, Maker, Saker, Jakes

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Where is the Jaker family from?

You can see how Jaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Jaker families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaker's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Jaker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaker 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 Jaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaker. 30% of Jaker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jaker women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Jaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Jaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaker 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Jaker. 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 98 military records available for the last name Jaker. For the veterans among your Jaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Jaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jaker in 1966 was 51, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaker 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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