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Jackie Family History

Jackie 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: Lackie, Mackie, Jack, Jacko, Backe, Jacka, Mackin, Nacke, Leckie

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Where is the Jackie family from?

You can see how Jackie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jackie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jackie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Jackie family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Jackie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Jackie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jackie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
  • 1901
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What did your Jackie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jackie. 100% of Jackie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jackie women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jackie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jackie 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Jackie. 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 321 military records available for the last name Jackie. For the veterans among your Jackie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jackie lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Jackie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jackie in 1971 was 80, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jackie 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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