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Jakways Family History

Jakways 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: Jakeway, Radway, Jahraus, Gadway, Galway, Bakas, Sawaya, Janeway

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Where is the Jakways family from?

You can see how Jakways families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakways family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Jakways families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Jakways families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jakways's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jakways families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Jakways. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakways 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jakways. 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 20 military records available for the last name Jakways. For the veterans among your Jakways ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakways lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Jakways life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jakways in 1976 was 74, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakways 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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