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Jenhinson Family History

Jenhinson 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: Jenkinson, Jennison, Jenison, Johnson, Denison, Jenkins, Pennison

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Where is the Jenhinson family from?

You can see how Jenhinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenhinson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Jenhinson families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jenhinson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jenhinson families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jenhinson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Jenhinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenhinson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jenhinson. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Jenhinson. For the veterans among your Jenhinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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