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Jenkyns Family History

Jenkyns Surname Meaning

see Jenkins.

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


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Where is the Jenkyns family from?

You can see how Jenkyns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenkyns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jenkyns families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Jenkyns families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenkyns's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Jenkyns families in 1911.
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What did your Jenkyns ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jenkyns. 100% of Jenkyns men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jenkyns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenkyns 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 725 immigration records available for the last name Jenkyns. 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 128 military records available for the last name Jenkyns. For the veterans among your Jenkyns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenkyns lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Jenkyns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jenkyns in 1965 was 54, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenkyns 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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