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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:

'He who has no knaves, fools, or beggars in his family was begot by a flash of lightening.' --Old English Proverb







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:

Old Genealogists never die - they just lose their census.




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