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Jakobowitz Family History

Jakobowitz 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: Jacobowitz, Jakubowicz, Rakowitz, Jacobitz, Aronowitz, Janowitz

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Where is the Jakobowitz family from?

You can see how Jakobowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakobowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jakobowitz family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Jakobowitz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Jakobowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Jakobowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakobowitz 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Jakobowitz. 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 38 military records available for the last name Jakobowitz. For the veterans among your Jakobowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakobowitz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Jakobowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jakobowitz in 1970 was 73, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakobowitz 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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