Origins of the Jenken surname

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    In 1921, most Jenkens lived in south-west

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    Common jobs for Jenkens

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    Commmon female occupations for Jenkens in 1921

    Living On Her Own Means

    5

    Cordwainer

    3

    House Servant

    3

    Domestic Servant

    2

    General Serv

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Jenkens in 1921

    Tin Miner

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    Yeom

    6

    Coal Miner

    5

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    5

    Copper Miner

    4

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