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Jenking Family History

Jenking Surname Meaning

variant of Jenkin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jenking family from?

You can see how Jenking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenking family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jenking families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Jenking families living in British Columbia. This was about 35% of all the recorded Jenking's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jenking families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenking 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 Jenking ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jenking. 39% of Jenking men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Jenking women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jenking were Butter Maker and Domestic.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Butter Maker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Domestic
    23%

What Jenking family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jenking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenking 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 745 immigration records available for the last name Jenking. 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 231 military records available for the last name Jenking. For the veterans among your Jenking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenking lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Jenking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jenking in 1971 was 85, and 68 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jenking

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenking 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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