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Jenks Family History

Jenks Name Meaning

English (West Midlands): from the Middle English personal name Jenke (a shortening of the personal name Jenkin Jankin; see Jenkin ) with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Weeks, Jonas, Benis, Jeans, Jenke, Jenkins, Janes, Jens, Venus, Jesus

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Where is the Jenks family from?

You can see how Jenks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jenks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 52 Jenks families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Jenks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jenks families in 1911.
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What did your Jenks ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Jenks. 56% of Jenks men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Jenks women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jenks were Dealer and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Sailor
    12%
  • Farmers Son
    8%
  • Dealer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 67,000 census records available for the last name Jenks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenks 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 31,000 immigration records available for the last name Jenks. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Jenks. For the veterans among your Jenks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenks lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Jenks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jenks in 1944 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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