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Jacksons Family History

Jacksons 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, Jansons, Parsons, Jason, Jackman, Jacko, Jacobs, Jacobson

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Where is the Jacksons family from?

You can see how Jacksons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacksons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jacksons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Jacksons families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Jacksons's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jacksons families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacksons 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 Jacksons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jacksons. 34% of Jacksons men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Jacksons women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jacksons were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Servant
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Jacksons family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jacksons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacksons 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Jacksons. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Jacksons. For the veterans among your Jacksons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacksons lifespan?

Average Jacksons life expectancy in 1998 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacksons 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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