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Jakusz Family History

Jakusz 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: Janusz, Jarosz, Jakes, Jakub, Kusz, Jaquez, Janus, James, Kakos

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Where is the Jakusz family from?

You can see how Jakusz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakusz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Jakusz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Jakusz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jakusz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakusz 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 Jakusz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Fly Tyer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jakusz. 28% of Jakusz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Jakusz women worked as a Fly Tyer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jakusz were Helper and Housework.

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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
    28%
  • Owner
    19%
  • Costumer
    19%
  • Helper
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fly Tyer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

What Jakusz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Jakusz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakusz 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Jakusz. 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 94 military records available for the last name Jakusz. For the veterans among your Jakusz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakusz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jakusz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jakusz in 1963 was 52, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakusz 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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