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Jenky Family History

Jenky 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, Jenny, Jenke, Henry, Wenk, Penny, Denny, Kenny, Hendy, Denke

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Where is the Jenky family from?

You can see how Jenky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jenky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Jenky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jenky families in 1880.
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What did your Jenky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Jenky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenky 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Jenky. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jenky. For the veterans among your Jenky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenky lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Jenky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jenky in 1976 was 75, and 88 in 1996.

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