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Jnkin Family History

Jnkin 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, Junkin, Jin, Hankin, Makin, Lakin, Kin, Unwin, Joki, Elkin

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Where is the Jnkin family from?

You can see how Jnkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jnkin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Jnkin families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jnkin's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Jnkin families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jnkin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Jnkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jnkin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jnkin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jnkin. For the veterans among your Jnkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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