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Jenkenson Family History

Jenkenson 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: Jenkinson, Benenson, Jergenson, Jinkerson, Enderson, Engelson

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Where is the Jenkenson family from?

You can see how Jenkenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenkenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jenkenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Jenkenson families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Jenkenson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jenkenson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenkenson 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 Jenkenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jenkenson. 34% of Jenkenson men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Jenkenson women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jenkenson were Laborer and 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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Jenkenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Jenkenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenkenson 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Jenkenson. 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 87 military records available for the last name Jenkenson. For the veterans among your Jenkenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenkenson lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Jenkenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jenkenson in 1988 was 90, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jenkenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenkenson 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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