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Jenkisson Family History

Jenkisson 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, Jennison, Jenison, Peniston, Keniston, Denniston, Denison

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Where is the Jenkisson family from?

You can see how Jenkisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenkisson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jenkisson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Jenkisson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenkisson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jenkisson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenkisson 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 Jenkisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Income was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jenkisson. 100% of Jenkisson women worked as an Income.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%

What Jenkisson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Jenkisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenkisson 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Jenkisson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jenkisson. For the veterans among your Jenkisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenkisson lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Jenkisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jenkisson in 1975 was 29, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenkisson 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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