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Jakobiak Family History

Jakobiak 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: Jakubiak, Jaskowiak, Jakubik, Jankowiak, Jackowiak, Janowiak, Kobak

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Where is the Jakobiak family from?

You can see how Jakobiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakobiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jakobiak family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jakobiak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jakobiak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Jakobiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakobiak 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Jakobiak. 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 22 military records available for the last name Jakobiak. For the veterans among your Jakobiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakobiak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jakobiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jakobiak in 1966 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakobiak 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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