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Jacobem Family History

Jacobem 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: Jacobe, Jacober, Jacob, Jacobs, Jacobi, Jacome, Jacobo, Jacobsen

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Where is the Jacobem family from?

You can see how Jacobem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacobem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jacobem family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacobem's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jacobem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacobem 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 7 census records available for the last name Jacobem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacobem 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jacobem. 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 military records available for the last name Jacobem. For the veterans among your Jacobem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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