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Jinwright Family History

Jinwright 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: Jinright, Wainwright, Enwright, Wright, Arkwright, Enright, Jindrich

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Where is the Jinwright family from?

You can see how Jinwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jinwright family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jinwright family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jinwright's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Jinwright families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jinwright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jinwright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jinwright. 40% of Jinwright men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Time Keeper
    14%
  • Farm Operator
    14%
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Jinwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jinwright 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jinwright. 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 63 military records available for the last name Jinwright. For the veterans among your Jinwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jinwright lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Jinwright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jinwright in 1952 was 30, and 81 in 2002.

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