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Jafkins Family History

Jafkins 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: Hawkins, Jenkins, Adkins, Judkins, Rankins, Alkins, Javins, Makins

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Where is the Jafkins family from?

You can see how Jafkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jafkins family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Jafkins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Jafkins families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Jafkins's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Jafkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jafkins 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 Jafkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jafkins. 60% of Jafkins 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
    60%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    40%

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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Jafkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jafkins 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 Jafkins. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jafkins. For the veterans among your Jafkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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