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Origins of the Jenkin surname

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Where do most Jenkins live?

In 1921, most Jenkins lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Jenkins

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 26,300 records for the Jenkin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Jenkins most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Jenkin first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Jenkins

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Jenkins in 1921
Dressmaker

136

House Servant

95

At Home

82

Widow

62

General Servant

57

Common Male occupations for Jenkins in 1921
Tin Miner

243

Farmer

222

Yeoman

212

Carpenter

149

Copper Miner

121

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