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Jaeck Family History

Jaeck 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: Jack, Jeck, Jaecks, Beck, Back, Heck, Peck, Sack, Fleck, Pack

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Where is the Jaeck family from?

You can see how Jaeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Jaeck families living in Ohio. This was about 32% of all the recorded Jaeck's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jaeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jaeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaeck. 12% of Jaeck men worked as a Foreman and 100% of Jaeck women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Foreman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jaeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaeck 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 797 immigration records available for the last name Jaeck. 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 297 military records available for the last name Jaeck. For the veterans among your Jaeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaeck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Jaeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jaeck in 1962 was 77, and 87 in 2003.

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