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Origins of the Jackes surname

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About the Jackeses

We have a total number of 885 records for people with the last name Jackes.

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Where do most Jackeses live?

In 1921, most Jackeses lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Jackeses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 708 records for the Jackes surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.

Who were Jackeses most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Bartows

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Jackeses.

What are the most common Jackes first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Jackes family members

Common jobs for Jackeses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Jackeses in 1921
Dress Maker

4

Servant

4

General Servant

3

House Servant

3

Jute Spinner

3

Common Male occupations for Jackeses in 1921
Coal Miner

12

Labour

5

Carpenter

3

Collier

3

Servant

3

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