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Jakobson Family History

Jakobson 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: Jacobson, Jakobsen, Jacobsohn, Jacobsen, Jobson, Jason, Jablon

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Where is the Jakobson family from?

You can see how Jakobson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakobson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jakobson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Jakobson families living in Durham. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jakobson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Jakobson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakobson 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 Jakobson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jakobson. 33% of Jakobson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Jakobson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jakobson were Proprietor and Domestic.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Domestic
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jakobson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakobson 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Jakobson. 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 302 military records available for the last name Jakobson. For the veterans among your Jakobson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakobson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Jakobson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jakobson in 1956 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakobson 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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