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Jaffkins Family History

Jaffkins Surname 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: Hawkins, Zaffino, Jenkins, Adkins, Judkins, Rankins, Alkins, Javins

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Where is the Jaffkins family from?

You can see how Jaffkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaffkins family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Jaffkins families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Jaffkins families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaffkins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jaffkins families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Jaffkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaffkins 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jaffkins. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jaffkins. For the veterans among your Jaffkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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