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Jenkens Family History

Jenkens 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, Jenks, Jensen, Jenkin, Jergens, Jenke, Jenness, Denkins

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Where is the Jenkens family from?

You can see how Jenkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenkens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jenkens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 42 Jenkens families living in Glamorgan. This was about 79% of all the recorded Jenkens's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Jenkens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenkens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jenkens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jenkens. 100% of Jenkens men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Jenkens 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Jenkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenkens 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 620 immigration records available for the last name Jenkens. 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 642 military records available for the last name Jenkens. For the veterans among your Jenkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenkens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jenkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jenkens in 1966 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

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