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Jakubs Family History

Jakubs 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: Jakub, Jabs, Jaques, Jacobs, Jakob, Jakes, Jakubek, Jakubik, Jakab

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Where is the Jakubs family from?

You can see how Jakubs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakubs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jakubs families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jakubs's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Jakubs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakubs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jakubs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jakubs. 100% of Jakubs men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Jakubs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakubs 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Jakubs. 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 48 military records available for the last name Jakubs. For the veterans among your Jakubs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakubs lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Jakubs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jakubs in 1954 was 44, and 63 in 2003.

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