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Jakowsky Family History

Jakowsky 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: Janowsky, Makowsky, Rakowsky, Rakowski, Javorsky, Makovsky, Makowski

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Where is the Jakowsky family from?

You can see how Jakowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakowsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jakowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Jakowsky families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Jakowsky's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Jakowsky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakowsky 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 Jakowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jakowsky. 100% of Jakowsky men worked as an Accountant.

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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

  • Accountant
    100%

What Jakowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Jakowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakowsky 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Jakowsky. 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 46 military records available for the last name Jakowsky. For the veterans among your Jakowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakowsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jakowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jakowsky in 1966 was 98, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jakowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakowsky 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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