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Jakopson Family History

Jakopson 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: Jacobson, Jakobsen, Jason, Sampson, Hampson, Akerson, Jackson

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Where is the Jakopson family from?

You can see how Jakopson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakopson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jakopson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jakopson families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jakopson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jakopson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Jakopson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakopson 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Jakopson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jakopson. For the veterans among your Jakopson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakopson lifespan?

Average Jakopson life expectancy in 1966 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakopson 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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