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Jakosky Family History

Jakosky 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: Makosky, Janosky, Javorsky, Makovsky, Janoski, Jansky, Janosko

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Where is the Jakosky family from?

You can see how Jakosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jakosky families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Jakosky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jakosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakosky 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 Jakosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jakosky. 100% of Jakosky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Jakosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Jakosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakosky 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Jakosky. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jakosky. For the veterans among your Jakosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakosky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Jakosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jakosky in 1964 was 68, and 91 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jakosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakosky 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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