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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:

'In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.' --Alex Haley







Jenkins  Surname Meaning and Family Facts

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




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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