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Jakovich Family History

Jakovich 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: Jackovich, Jankovich, Ratkovich, Markovich, Jankovic, Jurkovich

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Where is the Jakovich family from?

You can see how Jakovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Jakovich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 18% of all the recorded Jakovich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jakovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jakovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jakovich. 30% of Jakovich men worked as a Labor and 100% of Jakovich women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Labor
    30%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Factory Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 969 census records available for the last name Jakovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakovich 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Jakovich. 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 205 military records available for the last name Jakovich. For the veterans among your Jakovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakovich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jakovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jakovich in 1964 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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