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Jakett Family History

Jakett 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: Jackett, Hackett, Baskett, Jewett, Kett, Cavett, Jakes, Packett

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Where is the Jakett family from?

You can see how Jakett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jakett family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jakett's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Jakett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Jakett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakett 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jakett. 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 military records available for the last name Jakett. For the veterans among your Jakett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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