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Jackovitz Family History

Jackovitz 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: Jacobitz, Jackovich, Markovitz, Jankovic, Rakowitz, Markovits

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Where is the Jackovitz family from?

You can see how Jackovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jackovitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jackovitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Jackovitz families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Jackovitz's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jackovitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jackovitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jackovitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jackovitz. 100% of Jackovitz 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 170 census records available for the last name Jackovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jackovitz 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Jackovitz. 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 19 military records available for the last name Jackovitz. For the veterans among your Jackovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jackovitz lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Jackovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jackovitz in 1975 was 53, and 85 in 2002.

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