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Jenks Surname Origin

The same as Johns; the son of John. See John

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.




Jenks  Surname Meaning and Family Facts

Jenks Last Name Meaning
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A Jenks Family History Thought:

There are only two lasting bequests we can give our children, One is roots; the other, wings. --Anonymous







Jenks  Surname Meaning and Family Facts

Jenks Last Name Meaning
Search the FREE Ancestry.com Name Dictionary.




There is more to Jenks family history than the origin of your surname:

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




A Jenks Family History Thought:

'People will not look forward to posterity, who never look backward to their ancestors.' --Edmund Burk




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