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Jenlink Family History

Jenlink Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Jelinek, Jenkins, Jenkin, Henline, Jenning, Mentink, Bennink, Rensink

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Where is the Jenlink family from?

You can see how Jenlink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenlink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Jenlink families living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenlink's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Jenlink families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenlink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jenlink ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jenlink ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Jenlink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenlink census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Jenlink. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Jenlink. For the veterans among your Jenlink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenlink lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Jenlink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jenlink in 1971 was 71, and 80 in 2001.

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