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Jakiska Family History

Jakiska 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: Laska, Kalista, Baksa, Siska, Miska, Jacka, Ziska, Haluska, Camisa

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Where is the Jakiska family from?

You can see how Jakiska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakiska family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Jakiska family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jakiska's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jakiska families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakiska 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 1 census records available for the last name Jakiska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakiska 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jakiska. 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 Jakiska. For the veterans among your Jakiska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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