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Jax Family History

Jax Name Meaning

German (Rhineland): from a short form of the personal name Jacob . This surname is also found in France (Lorraine). English: variant of Jacks .

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


Similar surnames: Wax, Dax, Sax, Jay, Jex, Fax, Pax, Jan, Cap, Bay

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Where is the Jax family from?

You can see how Jax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jax family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jax families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Jax families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jax's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jax families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jax surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jax ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jax. 42% of Jax men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jax women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jax were Wpa New Worker and Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Glass Cutter
    17%
  • Wpa New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jax 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Jax. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 398 military records available for the last name Jax. For the veterans among your Jax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jax lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jax life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jax in 1964 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

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