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Jockson Family History

Jockson 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, Johnson, Rickson, Hickson, Nickson, Buckson, Wickson

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Where is the Jockson family from?

You can see how Jockson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jockson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jockson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Jockson families living in Staffordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Jockson's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Jockson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jockson 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 Jockson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jockson. 100% of Jockson men worked as a Police Constable and 40% of Jockson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Police Constable
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    40%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%
  • Secretary
    20%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Jockson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jockson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jockson. 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 225 military records available for the last name Jockson. For the veterans among your Jockson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jockson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Jockson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jockson in 1964 was 76, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jockson 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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