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Jakaitis Family History

Jakaitis 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: Laukaitis, Jonaitis, Masaitis, Kairis, Lakatos, Moraitis, Zemaitis

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Where is the Jakaitis family from?

You can see how Jakaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Jakaitis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Jakaitis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Jakaitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakaitis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jakaitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jakaitis. 50% of Jakaitis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jakaitis women worked as a Clerical. .

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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
    50%
  • Elevator Man
    17%
  • Weaver
    17%
  • Proprieter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    100%
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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Jakaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakaitis 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Jakaitis. 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 165 military records available for the last name Jakaitis. For the veterans among your Jakaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakaitis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jakaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jakaitis in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 2003.

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