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Jenkins Surname Origin

From Jenks or John, and the patronymic termination ings, belonging to, or son of John. SeeJohn

Source: An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names With an Essay on their Derivation and Import; Arthur, William, M.A.; New York, NY: Sheldon, Blake, Bleeker & CO., 1857.




Jenkins  Surname Meaning and Family Facts

Jenkins Last Name Meaning
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A Jenkins Family History Thought:

'Everyone has ancestors and it is only a question of going back far enough to find a good one.' --Howard Kenneth Nixon







Jenkins  Surname Meaning and Family Facts

Jenkins Last Name Meaning
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There is more to Jenkins family history than the origin of your surname:

Start your Genealogy to find your personal Jenkins family ancestry. It's easy to get started. Just begin your family tree with what you already know. Learn More.




A Jenkins Family History Thought:

'Any man has had countless myriads of ancestors and among them any number of rich men and beggars, kings and slaves, Greeks and barbarians' --Plato




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