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Jecklin Family History

Jecklin 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: Jacklin, Acklin, Cocklin, Macklin, Bucklin, Rocklin, Ficklin, Jenkin

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Where is the Jecklin family from?

You can see how Jecklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jecklin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jecklin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Jecklin families living in Missouri. This was about 43% of all the recorded Jecklin's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Jecklin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jecklin 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 Jecklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jecklin. 29% of Jecklin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jecklin women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Machine Hand
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Jecklin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 804 census records available for the last name Jecklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jecklin 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Jecklin. 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 192 military records available for the last name Jecklin. For the veterans among your Jecklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jecklin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jecklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jecklin in 1964 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jecklin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jecklin 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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