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Jakem Family History

Jakem 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: Jakes, Jakel, Jake, Baker, James, Lake, Rake, Hakim, Hake, Hatem

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Where is the Jakem family from?

You can see how Jakem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jakem family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Jakem's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Jakem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakem 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 39 census records available for the last name Jakem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakem 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Jakem. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jakem. For the veterans among your Jakem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakem lifespan?

Average Jakem life expectancy in 1974 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakem 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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