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Jankson Family History

Jankson 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: Jackson, Janson, Jansson, Bankson, Jason, Anson, Hanson, Ranson

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Where is the Jankson family from?

You can see how Jankson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jankson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jankson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jankson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jankson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jankson 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 Jankson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laundress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Jankson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankson 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Jankson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jankson. For the veterans among your Jankson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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