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Jacson Family History

Jacson Name Meaning

see Jackson .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Jason, Jackson, Janson, Jayson, Lacson, Jacob, Samson, Parson, Anson

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Where is the Jacson family from?

You can see how Jacson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jacson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jacson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Jacson families living in Delaware. This was about 20% of all the recorded Jacson's in USA. Delaware and 2 other states had the highest population of Jacson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jacson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jacson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jacson. 44% of Jacson men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jacson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jacson 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Jacson. 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 273 military records available for the last name Jacson. For the veterans among your Jacson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jacson lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Jacson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jacson in 1986 was 107, and 59 in 2000.

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