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Jackey Family History

Jackey 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: Mackey, Jackley, Jackel, Jacky, Lackey, Hacker, Packer, Jack, Hackney

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Where is the Jackey family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jackey. 35% of Jackey men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Jackey women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jackey were Fireman and New Worker. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Fireman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jackey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jackey 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Jackey. 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 257 military records available for the last name Jackey. For the veterans among your Jackey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jackey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Jackey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jackey in 1963 was 72, and 68 in 2002.

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