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Jackes Family History

Jackes Surname Meaning

see Jacks.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jackes family from?

You can see how Jackes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jackes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jackes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 29 Jackes families living in London. This was about 76% of all the recorded Jackes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jackes families in 1891.
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What did your Jackes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jackes. 100% of Jackes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jackes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jackes 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 682 immigration records available for the last name Jackes. 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 318 military records available for the last name Jackes. For the veterans among your Jackes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jackes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jackes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jackes in 1963 was 78, and 15 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jackes 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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