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Jekot Family History

Jekot 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: Kot, Pelot, Jakob, Jaskot, Peot, Kokot, Perot, Jekel, Jesko, Rekow

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Where is the Jekot family from?

You can see how Jekot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jekot family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jekot families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Jekot's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jekot families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jekot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jekot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jekot. 34% of Jekot men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jekot women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    34%
  • Punch Press Opr
    34%
  • Knitter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Jekot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Jekot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jekot 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Jekot. 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 131 military records available for the last name Jekot. For the veterans among your Jekot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jekot lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jekot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jekot in 1961 was 21, and 87 in 2004.

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