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Jennewein Family History

Jennewein Name Meaning

South German and Austria: from the Latin personal name Ingenuinus meaning ‘true-born’ borne by a 7th-century Christian saint bishop of Brixen in South Tyrol.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Wendelin, Jenner, Newlin, Bernstein, Ellwein, Hanneken, Henneke

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Where is the Jennewein family from?

You can see how Jennewein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jennewein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jennewein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Jennewein families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Jennewein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jennewein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jennewein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jennewein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jennewein. 20% of Jennewein men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jennewein women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jennewein were Clerk and Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Chauffeur
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 956 census records available for the last name Jennewein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jennewein census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 192 immigration records available for the last name Jennewein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 591 military records available for the last name Jennewein. For the veterans among your Jennewein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jennewein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jennewein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jennewein in 1962 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

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