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Jinkerson Family History

Jinkerson Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk): variant of Jenkinson.

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


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Where is the Jinkerson family from?

You can see how Jinkerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jinkerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jinkerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Jinkerson families living in Suffolk. This was about 48% of all the recorded Jinkerson's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Jinkerson families in 1891.
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What did your Jinkerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jinkerson. 100% of Jinkerson 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jinkerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jinkerson 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Jinkerson. 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 195 military records available for the last name Jinkerson. For the veterans among your Jinkerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jinkerson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jinkerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Jinkerson in 1962 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jinkerson 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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