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Jankey Family History

Jankey 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: Sankey, Mankey, Janney, Yankey, Janey, Janke, Bankey, Pankey, Hankey

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Where is the Jankey family from?

You can see how Jankey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jankey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jankey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jankey family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jankey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jankey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jankey 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 Jankey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jankey. 34% of Jankey 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
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Jankey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Jankey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jankey 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Jankey. 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 Jankey. For the veterans among your Jankey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jankey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Jankey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jankey in 1963 was 80, and 105 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jankey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jankey 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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