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Jenkie Family History

Jenkie 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: Jenkin, Jenke, Denke, Reekie, Lennie, Henkin, Leckie, Benzie, Jenks

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Where is the Jenkie family from?

You can see how Jenkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenkie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jenkie families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jenkie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jenkie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenkie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Jenkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenkie 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 Jenkie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jenkie. For the veterans among your Jenkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenkie lifespan?

Average Jenkie life expectancy in 1999 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenkie 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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