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Jakohn Family History

Jakohn 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: John, Jason, Jahn, Kohn, Jakob, Marohn, Baron, Jacob, Caron, Hahn

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Where is the Jakohn family from?

You can see how Jakohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakohn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jakohn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jakohn families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jakohn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jakohn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakohn 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 6 census records available for the last name Jakohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakohn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jakohn. 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 Jakohn. For the veterans among your Jakohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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