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Jacobie Family History

Jacobie 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: Jacobi, Jacobe, Jacob, Jacobs, Jacobitz, Scobie, Jacome, Jacobo

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Where is the Jacobie family from?

You can see how Jacobie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacobie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jacobie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Jacobie families living in New Brunswick. This was about 45% of all the recorded Jacobie's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Jacobie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacobie 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 Jacobie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jacobie. 30% of Jacobie men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Jacobie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jacobie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacobie 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Jacobie. 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 Jacobie. For the veterans among your Jacobie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacobie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jacobie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Jacobie in 1962 was 81, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jacobie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacobie 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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