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Jenkison Family History

Jenkison Surname Meaning

see Jenkinson.

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


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Where is the Jenkison family from?

You can see how Jenkison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenkison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jenkison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 21 Jenkison families living in Midlothian. This was about 91% of all the recorded Jenkison's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Jenkison families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenkison 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 Jenkison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jenkison. 100% of Jenkison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Jenkison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Jenkison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenkison 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Jenkison. 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 33 military records available for the last name Jenkison. For the veterans among your Jenkison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenkison lifespan?

Average Jenkison life expectancy in 1997 was 28 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenkison 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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