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Origins of the Jacobson surname

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Where do most Jacobsons live?

In 1921, most Jacobsons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Jacobsons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 5,770 records for the Jacobson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1604.

Who were Jacobsons most likely to marry?

Johnsons

&

Andersons

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Jacobsons.

What are the most common Jacobson first names?

  • John
  • Jacob
  • Anna
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Jacobsons

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

Common Female occupations for Jacobsons in 1921
Tailoress

38

Dressmaker

18

Living On Own Means

17

Private Means

10

Living On Her Own Means

9

Common Male occupations for Jacobsons in 1921
Farm Hands

76

Able Seaman

68

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

67

Tailor

57

General Farmers

55

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