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Jankinson Family History

Jankinson 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: Jenkinson, Hankinson, Anfinson, Parkinson, Adkinson, Watkinson

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Where is the Jankinson family from?

You can see how Jankinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jankinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Jankinson families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Jankinson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jankinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jankinson 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 Jankinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jankinson. 100% of Jankinson men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Jankinson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Jankinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Jankinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankinson 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Jankinson. 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 32 military records available for the last name Jankinson. For the veterans among your Jankinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jankinson lifespan?

Average Jankinson life expectancy in 2004 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jankinson 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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