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Jackam Family History

Jackam 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: Jacka, Jack, Jackman, Jacko, Packham, Rackham, Janka, Facklam, Jarka

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Where is the Jackam family from?

You can see how Jackam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jackam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jackam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jackam family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jackam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jackam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jackam 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 Jackam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jackam. 100% of Jackam women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Jackam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Jackam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jackam 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Jackam. 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 21 military records available for the last name Jackam. For the veterans among your Jackam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jackam lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Jackam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jackam in 1974 was 51, and 81 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jackam 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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