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Jakeman Family History

Jakeman Surname Meaning

English (Midlands): variant of Jackman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jakeman family from?

You can see how Jakeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jakeman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Jakeman families living in Quebec. This was about 35% of all the recorded Jakeman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jakeman families in 1911.
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What did your Jakeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jakeman. 84% of Jakeman men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Jakeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Jakeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakeman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jakeman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jakeman. For the veterans among your Jakeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakeman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Jakeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jakeman in 1956 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakeman 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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