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Jacksman Family History

Jacksman 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: Jackman, Backman, Packman, Hackman, Wachsman, Jackson, Ackman

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Where is the Jacksman family from?

You can see how Jacksman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacksman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jacksman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jacksman family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacksman's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Jacksman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacksman 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 Jacksman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jacksman. 100% of Jacksman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Jacksman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Jacksman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacksman 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Jacksman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jacksman. For the veterans among your Jacksman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacksman lifespan?

Average Jacksman life expectancy in 1985 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jacksman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacksman 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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