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Jakoby Family History

Jakoby 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: Jakob, Jacoby, Jacob, Jacobs, Jacobi, Jakub, Jacobo, Jakab, Jacobe

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Where is the Jakoby family from?

You can see how Jakoby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakoby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jakoby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Jakoby families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Jakoby's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Jakoby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakoby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jakoby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jakoby. 43% of Jakoby men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Jakoby women worked as a Typist. .

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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

  • Butcher
    43%
  • Helper
    29%
  • Electrician
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Jakoby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakoby 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Jakoby. 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 699 military records available for the last name Jakoby. For the veterans among your Jakoby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakoby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jakoby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jakoby in 1966 was 70, and 92 in 2004.

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