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Jackner Family History

Jackner 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: Lackner, Hacker, Packer, Hackney, Fackler, Backer, Acker, Tickner

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Where is the Jackner family from?

You can see how Jackner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jackner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jackner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Jackner families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Jackner's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Jackner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jackner 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 Jackner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jackner. 100% of Jackner women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Jackner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jackner 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Jackner. 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 13 military records available for the last name Jackner. For the veterans among your Jackner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jackner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jackner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jackner

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