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Jacobss Family History

Jacobss 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: Jacobs, Jacobus, Jacob, Jacobson, Jacobi, Jacobo, Jacobsen, Jacoby

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There are 25 census records available for the last name Jacobss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacobss 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Jacobss. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Jacobss. For the veterans among your Jacobss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Average Jacobss life expectancy in 1974 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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