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Jinkins Family Origin

Where is the Jinkins family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Jinkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jinkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jinkins families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 54 Jinkins families living in North Carolina. This was about 19% of all the recorded Jinkins's in the USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Jinkins families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jinkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Jinkins Family Occupations

    What did your Jinkins ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Jinkins family was Farming. Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Jinkins. The most common Jinkins occupation in the USA was Farmer. 40% of Jinkins's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      40%

    • Laborer

      12%

    • Keeping House

      8%

    • Farming

      7%

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

    Jinkins Historical Records

    What Jinkins family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jinkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jinkins census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Jinkins

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Jinkins. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Jinkins. For the veterans among your Jinkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Jinkins Life Expectancy

    What is the average Jinkins lifespan?

    Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Jinkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jinkins in 1958 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jinkins

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jinkins ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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