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Jak Family History

Jak Name 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: Pak, Mak, Jack, Rak, Oak, Bak, Sak, Tak, Zak, Jan

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Where is the Jak family from?

You can see how Jak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jak family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Jak family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jak's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Jak families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jak 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 Jak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jak. 100% of Jak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jak women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jak 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Jak. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Jak. For the veterans among your Jak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Jak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Jak in 1966 was 89, and 66 in 1996.

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