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Jenkinsen Family History

Jenkinsen 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, Jenkins, Jokinen, Jensen, Jenkin, Denkins, Heinsen

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Where is the Jenkinsen family from?

You can see how Jenkinsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenkinsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Jenkinsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jenkinsen families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jenkinsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jenkinsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenkinsen 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 42 census records available for the last name Jenkinsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenkinsen 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Jenkinsen. 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 Jenkinsen. For the veterans among your Jenkinsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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