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Jaake Family History

Jaake Surname 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: Kaake, Haake, Laake, Taake, Janke, Jake, Blake, Drake, Paske, Brake

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Where is the Jaake family from?

You can see how Jaake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaake family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jaake families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Jaake families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaake's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Jaake families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaake surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Jaake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaake 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Jaake. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jaake. For the veterans among your Jaake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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