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Jakway Family History

Jakway 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: Jakeway, Radway, Gadway, Galway, Janeway, Jacoway, Jakab, Salway

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Where is the Jakway family from?

You can see how Jakway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakway family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jakway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Jakway families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jakway's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jakway families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakway 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 Jakway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jakway. 34% of Jakway men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jakway women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Jakway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jakway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakway 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Jakway. 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 303 military records available for the last name Jakway. For the veterans among your Jakway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakway lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Jakway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jakway in 1967 was 79, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jakway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakway 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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