The Jackson Genealogy and Family Tree Page

The Jackson Family Tree

Everyone has different reasons for building a family tree; your personal motiviation will influence whether the Jackson family tree has more depth or breadth. Have you struck a Jackson brick wall? Read "Searching and Organization" for some helpful advice.

Best Tree Collections for Discovering Jackson Ancestors

Patronymics is the practice of naming children using the given name of the father, grandfather, or other male ancestor followed by a suffix. In the case of Jackson, it is possible that one of your English ancestors was given the patronym for being the "son of Jack." Please read "Patronymics and Other Naming Patterns" and "Patronymics: Help Not Hindrance," for further details.

Jackson Genealogy

Keep an open mind when searching through Jackson records. Years ago many people were unable to read and write, thus a given ancestor's name could be spelled in a variety of ways depending on who recorded it. If you want to know How can city directories be used to help my Jackson research?, then read this frequently asked question.

Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Jackson

Census records are among the most useful records available for family tree building. There are currently matching Jackson records at Ancestry.com! Start exploring this online Jackson family history resource today.

Death Records

Military Records

Origins of the Jackson Surname

There are no clear, concise answers to why or how one of your Jackson ancestors took on the surname. It may have been based on their occupation or a distinguising physical trait. Were you aware that Jackson is a common Quaker surname? The article "Tracing Quaker Ancestors" may be helpful for your research. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.

Jackson DNA Projects

While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Jackson ancestors were related, it can easily prove if they weren't. Be sure you understand what types of research issues each different DNA test can address before you spend any money. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Jackson research, read "Utilizing DNA in Family History Research".

Jackson Family History

Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Jackson ancestors will help paint a picture that can be shared with your relatives. Our team of seasoned experts are here to help you learn about different aspects of genealogy. Reading "Faddish First Names" may help you think of some different tactics to compiling your Jackson family history.

Photo Collections

Networking with Jackson Researchers

When you've come up against a brick wall in your genealogy research, posting a message board query can help; one of the biggest benefits is that message board queries are accessed through search engines, which means even someone not specifically engaged in genealogy but interested in your subject may find your query and bring valuable new information to the table -- it happens! The article "The Art of Posting Queries" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Jackson queries.

Jackson Achievements & Celebrities

Did you know that Jackson was the 13th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?

Web Sites & Blogs with Jackson Research

If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Jackson, contact the folks at ProGenealogists for a free research estimate. You may also find it helpful to read, "When, Why and How to Hire a Professional Genealogist."

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Recently Discovered JACKSON Clippings and Mentions

Upcoming Jackson Family Reunions

Notifying everyone in advance to bring old photos and documents can bring big rewards, making a special place at the reunion (maybe even a special Jackson booth) where people can come at their leisure to sit, look and chat; in addition to information and clues that might be written on the back of a photo, every photograph has a story and serves as an excellent stimulus to recall -- people might comment not only on the people in the photo, but also on what's in the background, or they might have information around where the photo was taken or the event -- just be sure to have someone there to capture new information. The article "A Great Way to Unite a Newly-Found Family" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Jackson reunion.

See Also

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