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Mcjenkins Family History

Mcjenkins 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: Mcjunkins, Jenkins, Mcjunkin, Mcmeekin, Jenkin, Denkins, Junkins

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Where is the Mcjenkins family from?

You can see how Mcjenkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcjenkins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcjenkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Mcjenkins families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcjenkins's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcjenkins families in 1901.
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What did your Mcjenkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcjenkins. 64% of Mcjenkins men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcjenkins women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    64%
  • Laborer
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Mcjenkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Mcjenkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcjenkins 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mcjenkins. 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 51 military records available for the last name Mcjenkins. For the veterans among your Mcjenkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcjenkins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Mcjenkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mcjenkins in 1964 was 73, and 55 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcjenkins 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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