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Jakobowski Family History

Jakobowski 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: Jakubowski, Jaworowski, Rakowski, Zaborowski, Karbowski, Kosowski

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Where is the Jakobowski family from?

You can see how Jakobowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakobowski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jakobowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Jakobowski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Jakobowski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jakobowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakobowski 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 Jakobowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jakobowski. 41% of Jakobowski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Jakobowski women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jakobowski were Proprietor and Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Shipping Clerk
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Packer
    34%

What Jakobowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Jakobowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakobowski 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Jakobowski. 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 288 military records available for the last name Jakobowski. For the veterans among your Jakobowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakobowski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Jakobowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jakobowski in 1956 was 31, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakobowski 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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