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Jakson Family History

Jakson 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: Jason, Jackson, Janson, Jayson, Samson, Parson, Anson, Hasson, Hanson

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Where is the Jakson family from?

You can see how Jakson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jakson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jakson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Jakson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Jakson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jakson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jakson 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 Jakson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jakson. 100% of Jakson 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jakson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jakson 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Jakson. 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 267 military records available for the last name Jakson. For the veterans among your Jakson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jakson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Jakson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Jakson in 1969 was 85, and 74 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jakson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jakson 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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