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Jakobi Family History

Jakobi 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: Jacobi, Jakob, Jacob, Jacobs, Jakub, Jakubik, Jacobo, Jakab, Jacoby

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Where is the Jakobi family from?

You can see how Jakobi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakobi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jakobi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Jakobi families living in Indiana. This was about 47% of all the recorded Jakobi's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Jakobi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakobi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jakobi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jakobi. 40% of Jakobi men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
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What Jakobi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jakobi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakobi 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 739 immigration records available for the last name Jakobi. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jakobi. For the veterans among your Jakobi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakobi lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Jakobi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jakobi in 1960 was 87, and 91 in 2004.

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