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Jinings Family History

Jinings 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: Winings, Jennings, Vining, Livings, Ridings, Jinkins, Jiang, Levings

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Where is the Jinings family from?

You can see how Jinings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jinings family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jinings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Jinings families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jinings's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Jinings families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jinings 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 Jinings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jinings. 100% of Jinings men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Jinings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jinings 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 immigration records available for the last name Jinings. 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 74 military records available for the last name Jinings. For the veterans among your Jinings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jinings lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Jinings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jinings in 1971 was 68, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jinings 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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