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Jonkin Family History

Jonkin 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: Sonkin, Jenkin, Junkin, Tonkin, Conkin, Donkin, Hankin, Joslin, Joki

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Where is the Jonkin family from?

You can see how Jonkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jonkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jonkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Jonkin families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Jonkin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jonkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jonkin 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 Jonkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jonkin. 100% of Jonkin 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 324 census records available for the last name Jonkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jonkin 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Jonkin. 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 15 military records available for the last name Jonkin. For the veterans among your Jonkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jonkin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Jonkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jonkin in 1979 was 87, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jonkin 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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