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Jaku Family History

Jaku 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: Jakub, Jake, Ku, Pak, Abu, Maki, Lau, Bau, Lake, Mak

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Where is the Jaku family from?

You can see how Jaku families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaku family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jaku family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaku's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Jaku families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaku surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Jaku. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaku 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Jaku. 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 8 military records available for the last name Jaku. For the veterans among your Jaku ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaku lifespan?

Average Jaku life expectancy in 2004 was 20 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaku

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaku 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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