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Jakubec Family History

Jakubec Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak: diminutive or patronymic from the personal name Jakub.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jakubec family from?

You can see how Jakubec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakubec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Jakubec families living in Illinois. This was about 16% of all the recorded Jakubec's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Jakubec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakubec 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 Jakubec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jakubec. 48% of Jakubec men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Jakubec women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jakubec were Farming and Maid.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Cost Clerk
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Jakubec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 960 census records available for the last name Jakubec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakubec 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Jakubec. 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 243 military records available for the last name Jakubec. For the veterans among your Jakubec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakubec lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Jakubec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jakubec in 1943 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakubec 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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