Origins of the Jinkins surname

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    In 1921, most Jinkinses lived in south-west

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    Interesting facts about Jinkins

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    Common jobs for Jinkinses

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    Commmon female occupations for Jinkinses in 1921

    House Servant

    31

    Dressmaker

    19

    Laundress

    17

    Servant

    16

    At Home

    13

    Commmon male occupations for Jinkinses in 1921

    Coal Miner

    53

    Agricultural Labourer

    32

    Farm Labourer

    22

    Farmer

    15

    Farmers Son

    14

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