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Jakston Family History

Jakston 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: Easton, Alston, Jason, Harston, Aston, Haston, Abston, Baston, Gaston

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Where is the Jakston family from?

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

There are 37 census records available for the last name Jakston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jakston. 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 Jakston. For the veterans among your Jakston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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