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Jekins Family History

Jekins Name 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, Ekins, Jerkins, Levins, Adkins, Jenkin, Perkins, Judkins

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Where is the Jekins family from?

You can see how Jekins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jekins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jekins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jekins family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jekins's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Jekins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jekins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jekins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jekins. 100% of Jekins 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 467 census records available for the last name Jekins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jekins 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Jekins. 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 54 military records available for the last name Jekins. For the veterans among your Jekins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jekins lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1985, in the United States, Jekins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jekins in 1978 was 72, and 79 in 1985.

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