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Jarkson Family History

Jarkson 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, Markson, Parson, Jason, Marson, Karlson, Sarson, Carlson

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Where is the Jarkson family from?

You can see how Jarkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarkson family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Jarkson family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarkson's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Jarkson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarkson 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 Jarkson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarkson. 38% of Jarkson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jarkson women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Jarkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarkson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Jarkson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Jarkson. For the veterans among your Jarkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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