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Origins of the Jacob surname

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Where do most Jacobs live?

In 1921, most Jacobs lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Jacobs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 25,900 records for the Jacob surname. The oldest one dates back to 1220.

Who were Jacobs most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Joneses

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What are the most common Jacob first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Jacobs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Jacobs in 1921
Dressmaker

121

Laundress

79

General Servant Domestic

60

Living On Own Means

50

Private Means

41

Common Male occupations for Jacobs in 1921
Tailor

127

Agricultural Labourer

115

Farmer

104

Carpenter

89

Bricklayer

79

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