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• Jacob Origin and Immigration
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• Name History and Origin for Jacob
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• Jacob Surname Distribution
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  • Distribution of Jacob Families in the US in 1840
  • Distribution of Jacob Families in the US in 1880
  • Distribution of Jacob Families in the US in 1920
  • Distribution of Jacob Families in England and Wales in 1891

Origin of Jacob Total Records: 1  Origin of Jacob, Meaning of Jacob Origin: Jacob Jacobus (Jacobys, Jacobi) came to the US from Prussia or Hungary in the 1800's and lived in Buffalo NY before moving to Cleveland Ohio. Relatives include Nathan in Buffalo, William in Cleveland, and Fred in Denver. Surnames: Jacobus Submitted by: Carol Helmink Jacobus 2/17/2012 6:14 PM Page 1 of 1

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