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Jakelski Family History

Jakelski 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: Pawelski, Jagielski, Pakulski, Janeski, Tafelski, Jaskolski

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Where is the Jakelski family from?

You can see how Jakelski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakelski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jakelski family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jakelski's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Jakelski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakelski 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 52 census records available for the last name Jakelski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakelski 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 Jakelski. 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 22 military records available for the last name Jakelski. For the veterans among your Jakelski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakelski lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Jakelski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jakelski in 1975 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakelski 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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