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Jackan Family History

Jackan 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: Jackman, Jacka, Backman, Packman, Jack, Hackman, Jacko, Mackin

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Where is the Jackan family from?

You can see how Jackan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jackan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jackan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jackan families living in Indiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Jackan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Jackan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jackan 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 Jackan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jackan. 28% of Jackan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jackan women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Labor
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Jackan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Jackan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jackan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Jackan. 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 25 military records available for the last name Jackan. For the veterans among your Jackan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jackan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jackan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jackan in 1966 was 79, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jackan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jackan 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.

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