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Jact Family History

Jact 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: Jack, Jach, Jaco, Jacot, Jacob, Back, Batt, Bach, Hatt, Hart

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Where is the Jact family from?

You can see how Jact families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jact family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Jact family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jact's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Jact families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Jact. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jact 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Jact. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jact. For the veterans among your Jact 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 Jact 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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