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Jackson Surname Origin

The son of Jack or John. See Jack.

Source: An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names With an Essay on their Derivation and Import; Arthur, William, M.A.; New York, NY: Sheldon, Blake, Bleeker & CO., 1857.




Jackson  Surname Meaning and Family Facts

Jackson Last Name Meaning
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There is more to Jackson family history than the origin of your surname:

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A Jackson Family History Thought:

'Those who not look upon themselves as a link connecting the past with the future do not perform their duty to the world' --Daniel Webster







Jackson  Surname Meaning and Family Facts

Jackson Last Name Meaning
Search the FREE Ancestry.com Name Dictionary.




There is more to Jackson family history than the origin of your surname:

Start your Genealogy to find your personal Jackson family ancestry. It's easy to get started. Just begin your family tree with what you already know. Learn More.




A Jackson Family History Thought:

'Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionaries.' --Franklin D. Roosevelt




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