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Jetkins Family History

Jetkins 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, Jerkins, Jenkin, Etkin, Perkins, Judkins, Denkins, Seekins

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Where is the Jetkins family from?

You can see how Jetkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jetkins family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jetkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Jetkins family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jetkins's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jetkins families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Jetkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jetkins 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Jetkins. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jetkins. For the veterans among your Jetkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jetkins lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Jetkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Jetkins in 1971 was 31, and 60 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jetkins 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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