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Jeck Name Meaning

South German: variant of Jäck (see Jack ). Americanized form of Czech and Sorbian Jech .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Yeck, Heck, Leck, Peck, Zeck, Deck, Jack, Beck, Seck, Zuck

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Where is the Jeck family from?

You can see how Jeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Jeck families living in Hampshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Jeck's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Jeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jeck. 32% of Jeck men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Jeck women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jeck were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeck 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Jeck. 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 436 military records available for the last name Jeck. For the veterans among your Jeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeck lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Jeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jeck in 1956 was 53, and 76 in 2003.

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