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Jacobowsky Family History

Jacobowsky 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: Jakubowski, Jaworowski, Jackowski, Jacobowitz, Janowsky, Zaborowski

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Where is the Jacobowsky family from?

You can see how Jacobowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacobowsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jacobowsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Jacobowsky families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacobowsky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jacobowsky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacobowsky 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 Jacobowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nailer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jacobowsky. 100% of Jacobowsky men worked as a Nailer.

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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

  • Nailer
    100%

What Jacobowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Jacobowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacobowsky 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Jacobowsky. 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 40 military records available for the last name Jacobowsky. For the veterans among your Jacobowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacobowsky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Jacobowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Jacobowsky in 1970 was 79, and 84 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jacobowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacobowsky 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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