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Jacky Family History

Jacky Surname Meaning

Swiss German (also Jäcky): variant or altered form of Jäggi from a pet form of the personal name Jacob.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jacky family from?

You can see how Jacky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacky family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jacky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Jacky family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Jacky's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Jacky families in 1841.
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What did your Jacky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jacky. 22% of Jacky men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Machinist
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jacky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacky 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Jacky. 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 237 military records available for the last name Jacky. For the veterans among your Jacky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacky lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Jacky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jacky in 1955 was 55, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jacky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jacky 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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