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Dackson Family History

Dackson 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, Dickson, Dacko, Rickson, Hickson, Nickson, Buckson, Wickson

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Where is the Dackson family from?

You can see how Dackson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dackson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dackson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Dackson family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dackson's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Dackson families in 1891.
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What did your Dackson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dackson. 25% of Dackson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dackson women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dackson were Salesman and Servant.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Dackson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Dackson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dackson 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Dackson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Dackson. For the veterans among your Dackson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dackson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dackson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dackson in 1964 was 74, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dackson 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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