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Jakobe Family History

Jakobe 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: Jakob, Jacobe, Jacob, Jobe, Kobe, Jacobs, Jacobi, Jakubek, Jakub

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Where is the Jakobe family from?

You can see how Jakobe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakobe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jakobe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Jakobe families living in Kentucky. This was about 56% of all the recorded Jakobe's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Jakobe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakobe 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 Jakobe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jakobe. 38% of Jakobe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jakobe women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Jakobe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Jakobe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakobe 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Jakobe. 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 95 military records available for the last name Jakobe. For the veterans among your Jakobe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakobe lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Jakobe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jakobe in 1958 was 48, and 60 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jakobe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakobe 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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