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Jackeney Family History

Jackeney 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: Hackney, Jackley, Ankeney, Mackley, Akeley, Marteney, Blakeney

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Where is the Jackeney family from?

You can see how Jackeney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jackeney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jackeney families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Jackeney family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Jackeney's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Jackeney families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Jackeney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jackeney 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Jackeney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jackeney. For the veterans among your Jackeney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jackeney 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jackeney

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