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Lackson Family History

Lackson 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, Lacson, Blackson, Laakso, Lacko, Lageson, Rickson, Larison

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Where is the Lackson family from?

You can see how Lackson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lackson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lackson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Lackson family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lackson's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Lackson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lackson 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 Lackson ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Lackson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 838 census records available for the last name Lackson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lackson 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Lackson. 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 255 military records available for the last name Lackson. For the veterans among your Lackson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lackson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Lackson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lackson in 1968 was 81, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lackson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lackson 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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