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Jecks Family History

Jecks Surname Meaning

see Jacks and Jex.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jecks family from?

You can see how Jecks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jecks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jecks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Jecks families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Jecks's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Jecks families in 1891.
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What did your Jecks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jecks. 100% of Jecks 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 Jecks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jecks 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Jecks. 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 97 military records available for the last name Jecks. For the veterans among your Jecks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jecks lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Jecks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Jecks in 1970 was 82, and 49 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jecks 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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