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Jakubson Family History

Jakubson 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: Jacobson, Jakobsen, Jason, Jablon, Akerson, Jackson, Paulson, Janson

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Where is the Jakubson family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakubson 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 Jakubson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jakubson. 50% of Jakubson women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Jakubson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Jakubson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakubson 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Jakubson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jakubson. For the veterans among your Jakubson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakubson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Jakubson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jakubson in 1973 was 62, and 78 in 2002.

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