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Jachob Family History

Jachob 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: Jacob, Wachob, Macho, Jacko, Jach, Jacobs, Jacobi, Machon, Vachon

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Where is the Jachob family from?

You can see how Jachob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jachob family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jachob families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jachob family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jachob's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Jachob families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Jachob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jachob 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jachob. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jachob. For the veterans among your Jachob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jachob lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jachob 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jachob

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