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Jerkins Name Meaning

English (London): variant of Gerken with post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Jenkins, Eskins, Seekins, Perkins, Becking, Jervis, Eakins, Markins

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Where is the Jerkins family from?

You can see how Jerkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 69 Jerkins families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Jerkins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jerkins families in 1891.
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What did your Jerkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jerkins. 50% of Jerkins men worked as an Insurance Clerk and 69% of Jerkins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jerkins were Motor Mechanic and Private Means. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Insurance Clerk
    50%
  • Motor Mechanic
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Private Means
    4%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Jerkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerkins census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 671 immigration records available for the last name Jerkins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Jerkins. For the veterans among your Jerkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerkins lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Jerkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Jerkins in 1955 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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