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Jaques Family History

Jaques Surname Meaning

English: variant of Jacques 2 and French: variant of Jacques 1 and in North America possibly also an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Jaques family from?

You can see how Jaques families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaques family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaques families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 480 Jaques families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Jaques's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jaques families in 1891.
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What did your Jaques ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jaques. 10% of Jaques men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Jaques women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaques were Incapacitated and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Decorator
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 64,000 census records available for the last name Jaques. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaques 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Jaques. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Jaques. For the veterans among your Jaques ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaques lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Jaques life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jaques in 1946 was 22, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaques 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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