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Jencins Family History

Jencins 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, Encinas, Jennings, Jenkin, Denkins, Jenning, Junkins

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Where is the Jencins family from?

You can see how Jencins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jencins family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jencins families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Jencins's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Jencins families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Jencins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jencins 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jencins. 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 military records available for the last name Jencins. For the veterans among your Jencins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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