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Jakisch Family History

Jakisch 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: Janisch, Raisch, Rakich, Kalisch, Kisch, Jagusch, Haisch, Jockisch

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Where is the Jakisch family from?

You can see how Jakisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jakisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Jakisch families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jakisch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jakisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakisch 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 55 census records available for the last name Jakisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakisch 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Jakisch. 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 126 military records available for the last name Jakisch. For the veterans among your Jakisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakisch lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Jakisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Jakisch in 1978 was 94, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakisch 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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