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Origins of the Jackson surname

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What does the name Jackson mean?

The origin of the Jackson surname is most often thought to be English (some believe it to have arisen in the borders between England and Scotland), though it is common across the British Isles and English-speaking world. Jackson is the 24th most popular surname in England and Wales. Jackson is a patronymic name, referring to the 'son of Jack/John'.

Alternative variations of the name Jackson

Jackson, Jacksone, Jackeson, Jacson, Jacksun

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Where do most Jacksons live?

In 1921, most Jacksons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Jacksons

How common is your surname?

19th most common surname in the UK

We have 867,000 records for the Jackson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1264.

Who were Jacksons most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Jacksons.

What are the most common Jackson first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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

Common jobs for Jacksons

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

Common Female occupations for Jacksons in 1921
Dressmaker

3,431

Cotton Weaver

3,233

Domestic Servant

1,945

General Servant Domestic

1,796

House Servant

1,578

Common Male occupations for Jacksons in 1921
Coal Miner

3,763

Farmer

3,377

General Labourer

3,033

Agricultural Labourer

2,893

Farm Labourer

1,927

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