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Jeacock Family History

Jeacock Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Jacok or Jecok, a pet form of certain names in J-, especially Jack, though James and Jeffery might also be involved.

Compare Jay and Jakins.

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


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Where is the Jeacock family from?

You can see how Jeacock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeacock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jeacock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 82 Jeacock families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Jeacock's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Jeacock families in 1891.
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What did your Jeacock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jeacock. 25% of Jeacock men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Jeacock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jeacock were Gardener Domestic Service and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • General Farm Labourer
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    13%
  • Gardener Domestic Service
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
  • Household Duties
    2%

What Jeacock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Jeacock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeacock 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Jeacock. 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 281 military records available for the last name Jeacock. For the veterans among your Jeacock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeacock lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Jeacock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jeacock in 1978 was 84, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeacock 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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