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Jecken Family History

Jecken 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: Becken, Ecker, Decker, Necker, Recker, Picken, Seckel, Becker, Uecker

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Where is the Jecken family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jecken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jecken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jecken. 100% of Jecken women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Jecken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jecken 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Jecken. 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 Jecken. For the veterans among your Jecken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jecken lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jecken

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