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Jaek Family History

Jaek 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: Jack, Paek, Jacek, Jank, Jasek, Janek, Baek, Mark, Pak, Back

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Where is the Jaek family from?

You can see how Jaek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Jaek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jaek families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jaek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Jaek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaek 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Jaek. 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 11 military records available for the last name Jaek. For the veterans among your Jaek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaek lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2000, in the United States, Jaek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jaek in 1998 was 90, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaek 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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