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Jenko Family History

Jenko Surname Meaning

Slovenian and Sorbian: from a variant of the personal name Janko.

The Sorbian surname is found mainly in Germanized forms such as Jenke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jenko family from?

You can see how Jenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jenko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Jenko families living in Warwickshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Jenko's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Jenko families in 1891.
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What did your Jenko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jenko. 20% of Jenko 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
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Contract Miner
    10%

What Jenko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenko 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jenko. 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 247 military records available for the last name Jenko. For the veterans among your Jenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenko lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Jenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jenko in 1955 was 41, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jenko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenko 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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