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Jakers Family History

Jakers 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: Rakers, Akers, Jakes, Jagers, Baker, James, Takes, Capers, Oakes

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Where is the Jakers family from?

You can see how Jakers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jakers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Jakers family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jakers's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Jakers families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakers 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 Jakers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jakers. 100% of Jakers men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Jakers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakers 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Jakers. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jakers. For the veterans among your Jakers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakers lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1971, in the United States, Jakers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jakers in 1970 was 69, and 69 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakers 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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