Origins of the Jenkyns surname

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    In 1921, most Jenkynses lived in south-west

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    220 Jenkyns Travel & migration records
    790 Jenkynses found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Jenkynses

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    Commmon female occupations for Jenkynses in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    9

    Governess

    5

    Private Means

    5

    Annuitant

    3

    General Servant Domestic

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Jenkynses in 1921

    Wheelwright

    6

    Blacksmith

    4

    Carriage Builder

    4

    Attorney

    3

    Coardwinder Son

    3

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