| ![Show Contents]() Jewkes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
- Origins Available:
 England The Jewkes surname comes from a short form, such as Jukel or Jokel of the Breton name Judicael. 1 Early Origins of the Jewkes familyThe surname Jewkes was first found in Oxfordshire where Adam Jock is on record in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1279; John Jokes is listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire of 1381. 2 Early History of the Jewkes familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jewkes research. Another 46 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1218, 1273, 1379, 1630, 1745 and 1812 are included under the topic Early Jewkes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Jewkes Spelling VariationsUntil quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Jewkes include Jewks, Jukes, Juckes, Jewkes and others. Early Notables of the Jewkes familyDistinguished members of the family include Francis Jukes (1745-1812), English aquatinta engraver, born at Martley, Worcestershire. "He was chiefly engaged in engraving or etching topographical prints, but subsequently devoted himself chiefly to engraving in aquatinta. By careful perseverance Jukes brought this art almost to perfection, his principal productions being coloured by hand. He executed a very great number of engravings in this manner, chiefly topographical views, like Walmsley's 'Views...
Another 69 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Jewkes Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Jewkes migration to the United States | + |
Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Jewkes or a variant listed above:
Jewkes Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- A. Maria Jewkes, aged 57, who arrived in New York in 1853 aboard the ship "Corinthian"
- Margte Jewkes, aged 34, who arrived in New York in 1853 aboard the ship "Corinthian"
- Ulrich Jewkes, aged 32, who arrived in New York in 1853 aboard the ship "Corinthian"
- Peter Jewkes, aged 29, who arrived in New York in 1853 aboard the ship "Corinthian"
- Johann Jewkes, aged 36, who arrived in New York in 1853 aboard the ship "Corinthian"
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Contemporary Notables of the name Jewkes (post 1700) | + |
- Elizabeth Jewkes, American Professor in the Department of Management Sciences at the University of Waterloo
- Rachel Jewkes, English born South African Executive Scientist
- Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
|
Jewkes migration to the United States 
