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Jakobitz Family History

Jakobitz 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: Jacobitz, Rakowitz, Janowitz, Jacobi, Janowicz, Abitz, Koblitz, Jakob

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Where is the Jakobitz family from?

You can see how Jakobitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakobitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jakobitz family living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Jakobitz's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Jakobitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakobitz 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 46 census records available for the last name Jakobitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakobitz 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Jakobitz. 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 32 military records available for the last name Jakobitz. For the veterans among your Jakobitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakobitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Jakobitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Jakobitz in 1966 was 87, and 85 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakobitz 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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