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Jakubec Family History

Jakubec Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak: diminutive or patronymic from the personal name Jakub.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jakubec family from?

You can see how Jakubec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakubec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Jakubec families living in Illinois. This was about 16% of all the recorded Jakubec's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Jakubec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakubec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jakubec ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jakubec. 100% of Jakubec men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Jakubec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 960 census records available for the last name Jakubec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakubec 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Jakubec. 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 243 military records available for the last name Jakubec. For the veterans among your Jakubec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakubec lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Jakubec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jakubec in 1943 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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