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Jacoba Family History

Jacoba 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: Jacob, Jacobs, Jacobi, Jacobo, Jacoby, Jacobe, Acoba, Jagoda, Jacka

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Where is the Jacoba family from?

You can see how Jacoba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacoba family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jacoba families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Jacoba families living in Quebec. This was about 41% of all the recorded Jacoba's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jacoba families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacoba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jacoba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jacoba. 35% of Jacoba men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Jacoba women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jacoba were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Operator
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

What Jacoba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jacoba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacoba 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Jacoba. 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 171 military records available for the last name Jacoba. For the veterans among your Jacoba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacoba lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Jacoba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jacoba in 1966 was 66, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jacoba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacoba ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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