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Jacobse Family History

Jacobse 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: Jacobs, Jacobsen, Jacobe, Jacob, Jacobson, Jacobi, Jacome, Jacobo

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Where is the Jacobse family from?

You can see how Jacobse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacobse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jacobse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Jacobse family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacobse's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jacobse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacobse 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 Jacobse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tinner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jacobse. 100% of Jacobse men worked as a Tinner.

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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

  • Tinner
    100%

What Jacobse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Jacobse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacobse 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jacobse. 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 23 military records available for the last name Jacobse. For the veterans among your Jacobse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacobse lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Jacobse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jacobse in 1975 was 71, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jacobse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacobse 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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