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Jenkel Family History

Jenkel 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: Kenkel, Jenke, Jekel, Henkel, Jenner, Winkel, Engel, Kunkel, Mengel

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Where is the Jenkel family from?

You can see how Jenkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenkel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jenkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Jenkel families living in Minnesota. This was about 41% of all the recorded Jenkel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jenkel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenkel 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 Jenkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jenkel. 23% of Jenkel men worked as a Farming and 100% of Jenkel women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farming
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Jenkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jenkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenkel 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Jenkel. 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 121 military records available for the last name Jenkel. For the veterans among your Jenkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenkel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jenkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jenkel in 1964 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jenkel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenkel 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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