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Jakn Family History

Jakn 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: Jan, Jain, Jahn, Jann, Jake, John, Han, Yan, Pan, Pak

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Where is the Jakn family from?

You can see how Jakn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jakn family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jakn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jakn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakn 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 40 census records available for the last name Jakn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakn 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jakn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jakn. For the veterans among your Jakn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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