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Jehnings Family History

Jehnings Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Jennings, Dehning, Jenning, Lehning, Hennings, Behning, Pennings

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Where is the Jehnings family from?

You can see how Jehnings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jehnings family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jehnings family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jehnings's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jehnings families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Jehnings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jehnings 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jehnings. 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 39 military records available for the last name Jehnings. For the veterans among your Jehnings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jehnings lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1992, in the United States, Jehnings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jehnings in 1981 was 84, and 65 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jehnings ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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