This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Fackson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Fackson Family History

Fackson 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, Faison, Rickson, Hickson, Nickson, Buckson, Wickson, Markson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Fackson family from?

You can see how Fackson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fackson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fackson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Fackson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fackson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fackson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fackson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Fackson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fackson. 49% of Fackson men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Fackson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fackson were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

View Census Data for Fackson | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    31%
  • Cook
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Fackson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Fackson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fackson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Fackson

Passenger Lists

There are 95 immigration records available for the last name Fackson. 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.

View all Fackson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Fackson. For the veterans among your Fackson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Fackson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Fackson family history

Discover More

What is the average Fackson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Fackson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fackson in 1973 was 26, and 59 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fackson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fackson 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Fackson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial