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Jacobstein Family History

Jacobstein 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: Jacobsen, Jacobson, Aronstein, Jacobsohn, Jakobsen, Holstein

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Where is the Jacobstein family from?

You can see how Jacobstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacobstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jacobstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Jacobstein families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Jacobstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jacobstein families in 1880.
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What did your Jacobstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jacobstein. 43% of Jacobstein men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Jacobstein women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jacobstein were Partnership Merchant and Housewife. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Partnership Merchant
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Jacobstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacobstein 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Jacobstein. 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 87 military records available for the last name Jacobstein. For the veterans among your Jacobstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacobstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jacobstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jacobstein in 1962 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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