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Jakovics Family History

Jakovics 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: Jankovic, Jackovich, Jankovich, Ratkovich, Jarvis, Markovich

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakovics 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 Jakovics ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Crane Man
    100%

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Jakovics. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakovics 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Jakovics. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jakovics. For the veterans among your Jakovics ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakovics lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Jakovics life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jakovics in 1982 was 70, and 76 in 2000.

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