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Jekoff Family History

Jekoff 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: Koff, Medoff, Skoff, Eoff, Beloff, Janoff, Jeff, Wikoff, Wykoff

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Where is the Jekoff family from?

You can see how Jekoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jekoff family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Jekoff family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Jekoff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jekoff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jekoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jekoff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jekoff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Jekoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jekoff 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Jekoff. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jekoff. For the veterans among your Jekoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jekoff lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Jekoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jekoff in 1990 was 76, and 66 in 1996.

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