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Jaquays Family History

Jaquays 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: Jaquay, Jaques, Jaqua, Jaquess, January, Jahraus, Jacques, Quay

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Where is the Jaquays family from?

You can see how Jaquays families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaquays family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaquays families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Jaquays families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jaquays's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jaquays families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaquays surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jaquays ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jaquays. 72% of Jaquays 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
    72%
  • Switchman
    29%
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Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Jaquays. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaquays 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Jaquays. 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 210 military records available for the last name Jaquays. For the veterans among your Jaquays ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaquays lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jaquays life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jaquays in 1964 was 59, and 97 in 2004.

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