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Jinman Family History

Jinman Surname Meaning

variant pronunciation of Jenman see Janman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jinman family from?

You can see how Jinman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jinman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Jinman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Jinman families living in Sussex. This was about 44% of all the recorded Jinman's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Jinman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jinman 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 Jinman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jinman. 93% of Jinman 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
    93%
  • Needlewoman
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jinman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jinman 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Jinman. 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 142 military records available for the last name Jinman. For the veterans among your Jinman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jinman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jinman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jinman

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