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Jackeson Family History

Jackeson 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: Jackson, Jacobson, Acheson, Jameson, Jamieson, Nickeson, Dickeson

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Where is the Jackeson family from?

You can see how Jackeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jackeson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jackeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Jackeson families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Jackeson's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Jackeson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jackeson 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 Jackeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jackeson. 60% of Jackeson men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Coal Loader
    40%

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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Jackeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jackeson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Jackeson. 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 24 military records available for the last name Jackeson. For the veterans among your Jackeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jackeson lifespan?

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