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Jankins Family History

Jankins 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: Jenkins, Rankins, Junkins, Mankins, Hankins, Jinkins, Hankin, Hawkins

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Where is the Jankins family from?

You can see how Jankins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jankins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 111 Jankins families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Jankins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jankins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jankins 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 Jankins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jankins. 100% of Jankins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Jankins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankins 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jankins. 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 591 military records available for the last name Jankins. For the veterans among your Jankins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jankins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Jankins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jankins in 1962 was 74, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jankins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jankins 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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