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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:

'There is a history in all men's lives.' --William Shakespeare in King Henry IV, Part II







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:

'If your descent is from heroic sires, show in your life a remnant of their fires.' --Nicholas Boileau




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