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Jacobsin Family History

Jacobsin 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: Jacobson, Jacobsen, Jacobs, Jacobi, Jacobsohn, Jacobsma, Jakobsen

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Where is the Jacobsin family from?

You can see how Jacobsin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacobsin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jacobsin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Jacobsin family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacobsin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jacobsin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacobsin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jacobsin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Jacobsin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacobsin 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Jacobsin. 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 15 military records available for the last name Jacobsin. For the veterans among your Jacobsin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacobsin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1974, in the United States, Jacobsin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jacobsin in 1971 was 79, and 54 in 1974.

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