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Jakowski Family History

Jakowski 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: Rakowski, Makowski, Janowski, Jaskowski, Zakowski, Jankowski

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Where is the Jakowski family from?

You can see how Jakowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakowski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jakowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Jakowski families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jakowski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jakowski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakowski 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 Jakowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jakowski. 65% of Jakowski men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Jakowski women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jakowski were Miner and Packer.

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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
    65%
  • Tailor
    22%
  • Miner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Sausage Twister
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Packer
    25%

What Jakowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jakowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakowski 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Jakowski. 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 124 military records available for the last name Jakowski. For the veterans among your Jakowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakowski lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Jakowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jakowski in 1950 was 51, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jakowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakowski 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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