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Jaquis Family History

Jaquis 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: Jaques, Jaquish, Marquis, Jacques, Jarvis, Daquin, Naquin, Jarquin

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Where is the Jaquis family from?

You can see how Jaquis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaquis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaquis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Jaquis families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaquis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jaquis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaquis 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 Jaquis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaquis. 50% of Jaquis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jaquis women worked as a Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Jaquis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jaquis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaquis 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Jaquis. 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 102 military records available for the last name Jaquis. For the veterans among your Jaquis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaquis lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Jaquis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Jaquis in 1956 was 53, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaquis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaquis 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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