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Jakovec Family History

Jakovec 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: Makovec, Jankovic, Jakubec, Kopec, Hanover, Bukovac, Jovel, Koven

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Where is the Jakovec family from?

You can see how Jakovec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakovec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Jakovec families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jakovec's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jakovec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakovec 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 Jakovec ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Jakovec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Jakovec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakovec 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Jakovec. 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 45 military records available for the last name Jakovec. For the veterans among your Jakovec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakovec lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Jakovec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jakovec in 1949 was 51, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jakovec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakovec 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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