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Jemkins Family History

Jemkins 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: Jenkins, Jerkins, Jenkin, Temkin, Perkins, Judkins, Denkins, Tomkins

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Where is the Jemkins family from?

You can see how Jemkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jemkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Jemkins families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Jemkins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jemkins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jemkins 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 Jemkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jemkins. 42% of Jemkins men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Jemkins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jemkins were Clergyman and Laundress.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Clergyman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Housewife
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Laundress
    9%

What Jemkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 925 census records available for the last name Jemkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemkins 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Jemkins. 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 163 military records available for the last name Jemkins. For the veterans among your Jemkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemkins lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Jemkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Jemkins in 1976 was 53, and 44 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jemkins ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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