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Jakobek Family History

Jakobek 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: Jakubek, Jakob, Jakubik, Jakubec, Jacobe, Jacober, Jakobsen, Jacob

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Where is the Jakobek family from?

You can see how Jakobek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakobek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jakobek families living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Jakobek's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Jakobek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakobek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jakobek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jakobek. 100% of Jakobek men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Jakobek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Jakobek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakobek 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Jakobek. 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 37 military records available for the last name Jakobek. For the veterans among your Jakobek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakobek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Jakobek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jakobek in 1963 was 80, and 99 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jakobek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakobek 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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