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Jenks Jr Family History

Jenks Jr 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: Jenks, Jenner, Fenster, Kensler, Jonker, Genser, Ensor, Junker

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Where is the Jenks Jr family from?

You can see how Jenks Jr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenks Jr family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jenks Jr family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenks Jr's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Jenks Jr families in 1880.
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What did your Jenks Jr ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jenks Jr ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Jenks Jr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenks Jr 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jenks Jr. 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 8 military records available for the last name Jenks Jr. For the veterans among your Jenks Jr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenks Jr lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2000, in the United States, Jenks Jr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jenks Jr in 1994 was 68, and 58 in 2000.

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