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Jakubek Family History

Jakubek Surname Meaning

Polish and Czech: from a pet form of the personal name Jakub from Latin Jacobus (see Jacob).

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


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Where is the Jakubek family from?

You can see how Jakubek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakubek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Jakubek families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Jakubek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jakubek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakubek 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 Jakubek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jakubek. 35% of Jakubek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Jakubek women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jakubek were Packer and Machine Operator.

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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
    35%
  • Helper
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Packer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Inspector
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    23%

What Jakubek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jakubek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakubek 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Jakubek. 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 442 military records available for the last name Jakubek. For the veterans among your Jakubek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakubek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Jakubek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jakubek in 1958 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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