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Jaquay Family History

Jaquay Name Meaning

Variant of Jaqua .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Naquin, Jaqua, Jaques, Jaquez, January, Fuquay, Jaquet, Mcquay, Quay

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Where is the Jaquay family from?

You can see how Jaquay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaquay family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaquay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Jaquay families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jaquay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jaquay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaquay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jaquay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaquay. 32% of Jaquay men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jaquay 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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jaquay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaquay 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Jaquay. 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 314 military records available for the last name Jaquay. For the veterans among your Jaquay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaquay lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Jaquay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Jaquay in 1949 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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