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Jewkins Family History

Jewkins 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, Hawkins, Jenkin, Perkins, Judkins, Denkins, Jewkes

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Where is the Jewkins family from?

You can see how Jewkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jewkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Jewkins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Jewkins families living in Cardiganshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Jewkins's in United Kingdom. Cardiganshire had the highest population of Jewkins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Jewkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jewkins 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Jewkins. 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 37 military records available for the last name Jewkins. For the veterans among your Jewkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jewkins 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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