Juckes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

The Juckes surname comes from a short form, such as Jukel or Jokel of the Breton name Judicael. 1

Early Origins of the Juckes family

The surname Juckes was first found in Oxfordshire where Adam Jock is on record in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1279; John Jokes is listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire of 1381. 2

Early History of the Juckes family

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Juckes Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Juckes are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Juckes include: Jewks, Jukes, Juckes, Jewkes and others.

Early Notables of the Juckes family

Distinguished members of the family include Francis Jukes (1745-1812), English aquatinta engraver, born at Martley, Worcestershire. "He was chiefly engaged in engraving or etching topographical prints, but subsequently devoted himself chiefly to engraving in aquatinta. By careful perseverance Jukes brought this art almost to perfection, his principal productions being coloured by hand. He executed a very great number of engravings in this manner, chiefly topographical views, like Walmsley's 'Views...
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Juckes migration to the United States +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Juckes or a variant listed above:

Juckes Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Juckes, aged 40, who arrived in New York in 1840 aboard the ship "Victoria"
Henril Juckes, aged 34, who arrived in New York in 1893 aboard the ship "Havel"

Juckes Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Florence Juckes, aged 11, who arrived in New York in 1914 aboard the ship "Baltic"
George T. Juckes, aged 34, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Celtic"
William Juckes, aged 31, who arrived in New York in 1922 aboard the ship "Assyria"
Una Juckes, aged 22, who arrived in New York in 1928 aboard the ship "Aquitania"
Florence E. Juckes, aged 43, who arrived in New York in 1928 aboard the ship "Aquitania"
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Contemporary Notables of the name Juckes (post 1700) +

Richard Humphrey Juckes (1902-1981), English cricketer, he was a right-handed batsman
Winston Bryan "Bing" Juckes (1926-1990), Canadian ice hockey player
Gordon Juckes (1914-1994), who entered the Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame as a "builder" in 1979
Captain Thomas Roland Juckes (d. 1944), Canadian soldier, awarded the Military Cross for his actions on D-Day
Sir Robert Juckes Clifton (1826-1869), 9th Baronet, an English Liberal Party politician who sat in the House of Commons in two periods between 1861 and 1869

Citations +

Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)