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Jakman Family History

Jakman 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: Jackman, Oakman, Eakman, Jarman, Jasman, Jakeman, Kalman, Rahman

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Where is the Jakman family from?

You can see how Jakman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jakman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Jakman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jakman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jakman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakman 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 227 census records available for the last name Jakman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakman 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Jakman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jakman. For the veterans among your Jakman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakman 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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