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Jeckson Family History

Jeckson 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, Rickson, Hickson, Nickson, Jenson, Jepson, Berkson, Buckson

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Where is the Jeckson family from?

You can see how Jeckson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeckson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeckson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Jeckson family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeckson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Jeckson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeckson 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 Jeckson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jeckson. 46% of Jeckson men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Jeckson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jeckson were Attendant and Day 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
    46%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Attendant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Day Laborer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jeckson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeckson 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Jeckson. 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 37 military records available for the last name Jeckson. For the veterans among your Jeckson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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