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Jankin Family History

Jankin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hankin, Jenkin, Mankin, Rankin, Junkin, Haskin, Makin, Lakin, Larkin

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Where is the Jankin family from?

You can see how Jankin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jankin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Jankin family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Jankin's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Jankin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jankin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jankin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jankin. 40% of Jankin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jankin women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Jankin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Jankin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankin 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Jankin. 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 49 military records available for the last name Jankin. For the veterans among your Jankin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jankin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jankin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jankin in 1966 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jankin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jankin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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