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Jenkinss Family History

Jenkinss 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: Jenkins, Jennings, Jenkin, Jenkinson, Denkins, Junkins, Jinkins

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Where is the Jenkinss family from?

You can see how Jenkinss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenkinss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jenkinss families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jenkinss families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenkinss's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Jenkinss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Jenkinss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenkinss 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 Jenkinss. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jenkinss. For the veterans among your Jenkinss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenkinss lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Jenkinss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Jenkinss in 1966 was 87, and 67 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenkinss 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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