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Jenquin Family History

Jenquin 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: Jenkin, Jarquin, Joaquin, Sequin, Jacquin, Daquin, Henkin, Genin

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Where is the Jenquin family from?

You can see how Jenquin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenquin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jenquin family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenquin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jenquin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenquin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jenquin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jenquin. 100% of Jenquin women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Jenquin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenquin 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 Jenquin. 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 19 military records available for the last name Jenquin. For the veterans among your Jenquin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenquin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jenquin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jenquin in 1966 was 90, and 61 in 2004.

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