Origins of the Jankins surname

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    In 1921, most Jankinses lived in south-west

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    Common jobs for Jankinses

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    Commmon female occupations for Jankinses in 1921

    House Servant

    4

    Domestic Servant

    2

    General Servant

    2

    Housekeeper

    2

    Living On Her Own Means

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Jankinses in 1921

    Coal Miner

    11

    Collier

    6

    Agricultural Laborer

    4

    Shipwright

    4

    Tailor

    4

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