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Jenckes Family History

Jenckes 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: Jencks, Jenks, Mencke, Jenke, Jewkes, Vences, Eckes, Henkes, Beckes

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Where is the Jenckes family from?

You can see how Jenckes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenckes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jenckes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Jenckes families living in Alberta. This was about 44% of all the recorded Jenckes's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Jenckes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenckes 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 Jenckes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jenckes. 25% of Jenckes men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Jenckes women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jenckes were Mechanic and Dipper.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Lawyer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Dipper
    20%

What Jenckes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jenckes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenckes 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Jenckes. 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 511 military records available for the last name Jenckes. For the veterans among your Jenckes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenckes lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Jenckes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jenckes in 1954 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenckes 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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