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Jakovatz Family History

Jakovatz 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: Rakowitz, Jacobitz, Markovitz, Janowitz, Kovats, Labovitz, Kovitz

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Jakovatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakovatz 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 Jakovatz. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Jakovatz. For the veterans among your Jakovatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakovatz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Jakovatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Jakovatz in 1965 was 89, and 85 in 1996.

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