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Jakobeit Family History

Jakobeit 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: Jacobi, Jacobitz, Jakob, Jakubek, Jalbert, Jakubik, Jakubec, Jacobe

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Where is the Jakobeit family from?

You can see how Jakobeit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakobeit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jakobeit families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jakobeit family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Jakobeit's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Jakobeit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakobeit 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 Jakobeit ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Jakobeit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Jakobeit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakobeit 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Jakobeit. 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 21 military records available for the last name Jakobeit. For the veterans among your Jakobeit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakobeit lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jakobeit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jakobeit in 1964 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jakobeit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakobeit 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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