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Jakemeit Family History

Jakemeit 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: Casement, Jakeman, James, Clement, Jaeger, Kmet, Jaillet, Takeshita

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Where is the Jakemeit family from?

You can see how Jakemeit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakemeit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jakemeit family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Jakemeit's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Jakemeit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakemeit 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 28 census records available for the last name Jakemeit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakemeit 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Jakemeit. 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 39 military records available for the last name Jakemeit. For the veterans among your Jakemeit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakemeit lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1992, in the United States, Jakemeit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jakemeit in 1980 was 83, and 89 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakemeit 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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