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Jacquay Family History

Jacquay 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: Jaquay, Jacques, Jaqua, Jacque, Jacquart, Jacoway, Jacquet, Jacquin

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Where is the Jacquay family from?

You can see how Jacquay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacquay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jacquay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Jacquay families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacquay's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jacquay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacquay 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 Jacquay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jacquay. 50% of Jacquay men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%

What Jacquay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Jacquay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacquay 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jacquay. 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 84 military records available for the last name Jacquay. For the veterans among your Jacquay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacquay lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Jacquay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jacquay in 1960 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jacquay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacquay 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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