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Jakes Name Meaning

English: variant of Jacks . Czech (Jakeš): from a derivative of the personal name Jakub Czech form of Jacob .

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


Similar surnames: James, Janes, Bakes, Jukes, Oakes, Akes, Yakes, Jakel, Takes, Janos

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Where is the Jakes family from?

You can see how Jakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jakes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 43 Jakes families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Jakes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jakes families in 1911.
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What did your Jakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jakes. 50% of Jakes men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Labourer
    17%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jakes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jakes. For the veterans among your Jakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakes lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Jakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jakes in 1948 was 31, and 86 in 2004.

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