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Jakowicz Family History

Jakowicz 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: Janowicz, Sakowicz, Rakowitz, Jakubowicz, Janowitz, Markowicz

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Where is the Jakowicz family from?

You can see how Jakowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jakowicz families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jakowicz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jakowicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakowicz 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 Jakowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jakowicz. 34% of Jakowicz men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Jakowicz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jakowicz were Legger and Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Legger
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Jakowicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Jakowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakowicz 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Jakowicz. 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 24 military records available for the last name Jakowicz. For the veterans among your Jakowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakowicz lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Jakowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jakowicz in 1975 was 87, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakowicz 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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