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Jenken Family History

Jenken 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: Jensen, Jenkin, Jenke, Renken, Henken, Menken, Jenner, Kenkel, Dennen

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Where is the Jenken family from?

You can see how Jenken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jenken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Jenken families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Jenken's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jenken families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenken 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 Jenken ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jenken. 60% of Jenken men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Jenken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jenken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenken 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Jenken. 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 79 military records available for the last name Jenken. For the veterans among your Jenken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenken lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Jenken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jenken in 1964 was 69, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jenken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenken 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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