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Jakerson Family History

Jakerson 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: Akerson, Jamerson, Jimerson, Jinkerson, Jasperson, Jameson, Eckerson

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Where is the Jakerson family from?

You can see how Jakerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakerson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jakerson families living in Iowa. This was about 29% of all the recorded Jakerson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jakerson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakerson 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 Jakerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jakerson. 100% of Jakerson women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Jakerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakerson 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Jakerson. 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 Jakerson. For the veterans among your Jakerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakerson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakerson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jakerson

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