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Jaacks Family History

Jaacks Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Jacks. Compare Yax.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jaacks family from?

You can see how Jaacks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaacks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaacks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Jaacks families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaacks's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Jaacks families in 1911.
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What did your Jaacks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaacks. 50% of Jaacks men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jaacks women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Retired Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jaacks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaacks 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Jaacks. 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 77 military records available for the last name Jaacks. For the veterans among your Jaacks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaacks lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Jaacks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jaacks in 1958 was 37, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaacks 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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