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Jenkerson Family History

Jenkerson Name Meaning

see Jenkinson .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Jinkerson, Enderson, Henderson, Enerson, Jenkinson, Fenderson

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Where is the Jenkerson family from?

You can see how Jenkerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenkerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jenkerson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Jenkerson families living in Norfolk. This was about 24% of all the recorded Jenkerson's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Jenkerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenkerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jenkerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jenkerson. 100% of Jenkerson 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Jenkerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenkerson 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Jenkerson. 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 124 military records available for the last name Jenkerson. For the veterans among your Jenkerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenkerson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jenkerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jenkerson in 1966 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

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