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Jaquess Family History

Jaquess Name Meaning

English: variant of Jacques .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Jaques, Bayless, Marquess, Jaquish, Garness, Anness, Jaquet, Fauss

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Where is the Jaquess family from?

You can see how Jaquess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaquess family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaquess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Jaquess families living in Indiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Jaquess's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Jaquess families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaquess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jaquess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaquess. 42% of Jaquess men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jaquess women worked as a House Work. .

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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
    42%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jaquess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaquess 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Jaquess. 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 492 military records available for the last name Jaquess. For the veterans among your Jaquess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaquess lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Jaquess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jaquess in 1954 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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