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Jenkyn Family History

Jenkyn Surname Meaning

see Jenkin.

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


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Where is the Jenkyn family from?

You can see how Jenkyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenkyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jenkyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 93 Jenkyn families living in Cornwall. This was about 55% of all the recorded Jenkyn's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Jenkyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenkyn 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 Jenkyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jenkyn. 100% of Jenkyn men worked as a Retired and 84% of Jenkyn 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Jenkyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Jenkyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenkyn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jenkyn. 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 230 military records available for the last name Jenkyn. For the veterans among your Jenkyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenkyn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Jenkyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Jenkyn in 1966 was 48, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenkyn 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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