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Jeskins Family History

Jeskins Surname Meaning

apparently a clerical error for Jefkins that became fixed. See Gifkins.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Jeskins family from?

You can see how Jeskins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeskins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jeskins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Jeskins families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Jeskins's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Jeskins families in 1891.
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What did your Jeskins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jeskins. 100% of Jeskins 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 572 census records available for the last name Jeskins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeskins 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Jeskins. 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 45 military records available for the last name Jeskins. For the veterans among your Jeskins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeskins lifespan?

Average Jeskins life expectancy in 2004 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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