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Jacobius Family History

Jacobius 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: Jacobus, Jacobs, Jacobi, Jacobitz, Jacob, Jacobson, Jacobo, Jacobsen

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Where is the Jacobius family from?

You can see how Jacobius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacobius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jacobius families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jacobius family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacobius's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jacobius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacobius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jacobius ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jacobius ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Jacobius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacobius 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Jacobius. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Jacobius. For the veterans among your Jacobius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacobius lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Jacobius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jacobius in 1957 was 55, and 86 in 2002.

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