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Jinkens Family History

Jinkens 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: Jinkins, Jenkins, Mickens, Jines, Finken, Tilkens, Nickens, Wickens

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Where is the Jinkens family from?

You can see how Jinkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jinkens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jinkens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Jinkens families living in New Brunswick. This was about 65% of all the recorded Jinkens's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Jinkens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jinkens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jinkens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jinkens. 34% of Jinkens men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Jinkens women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jinkens were Farm Laborer and New Worker. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    19%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Jinkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jinkens 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Jinkens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 654 military records available for the last name Jinkens. For the veterans among your Jinkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jinkens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jinkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jinkens in 1962 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

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