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Jackmon Family History

Jackmon Name 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: Jackman, Jackson, Backman, Packman, Hackman, Jacko, Jacklin, Ackman

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Where is the Jackmon family from?

You can see how Jackmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jackmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jackmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Jackmon family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jackmon's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Jackmon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jackmon 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 Jackmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jackmon. 36% of Jackmon men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Jackmon women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jackmon were Attendant and Nurse. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Attendant
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
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Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Jackmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jackmon 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Jackmon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 149 military records available for the last name Jackmon. For the veterans among your Jackmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jackmon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Jackmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jackmon in 1962 was 53, and 38 in 2002.

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