Jacobie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Jacobie family

The surname Jacobie was first found in Silesia, where the name was an integral part of a feudal society which would shape modern European history. Many prominent branches of the family would strive to make this name renowned as they contributed to the social, economic and political affairs of the region. In the Middle Ages, the name referred back to the Apostel Jacobus, whose grave in Spain was a popular goal for pilgrimage. These pilgrims from Germany became known as "Jacobsbrueder" (Jacobs-brothers).

Early History of the Jacobie family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jacobie research. Another 175 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1600, 1685, 1734, 1740, 1743, 1814, 1817 and 1819 are included under the topic Early Jacobie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Jacobie Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Jacobsen, Jacobson, Jacobs, Jacobse, Jacob, Jacober, Jacobi, Jacobie, Jacoby, Jacobsohn, Jacobssohn, Jakobs, Jakober, Jakobsohn, Jacobsson, Jakobsson, Jakobssohn, Jakobsen, Jakobi, Jakobson, Jakobie and many more.

Early Notables of the Jacobie family

Notables of the period with the surname Jacobie were Gunther Jacob (1685-1734), who was a Bohemian composer. A Benedictine monk in Prague, he was known for his 30 masses, four oratorios, and 100 other sacred works. Friedrich Heinrich...
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Jacobie migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Jacobie Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Wendell Jacobie, who settled in Philadelphia in 1733
Wendell Jacobie, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1738
Wendell Jacobie, aged 29, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1738 1
Sabastian Jacobie, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1739 1

Jacobie Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

A Jacobie, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1850 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)