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Jakofsky Family History

Jakofsky 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: Janofsky, Javorsky, Makovsky, Kofsky, Makosky, Yanofsky, Janovsky

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Where is the Jakofsky family from?

You can see how Jakofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Jakofsky families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jakofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jakofsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Jakofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakofsky 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Jakofsky. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jakofsky. For the veterans among your Jakofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakofsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Jakofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jakofsky in 1964 was 81, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jakofsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakofsky 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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