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Jenab Family History

Jenab 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: Jonas, Bena, Sena, Cenac, Pena, Jenks, Jonak, Tena, Vena, Henao

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Where is the Jenab family from?

You can see how Jenab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenab family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jenab families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jenab's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jenab families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenab surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Jenab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenab 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Jenab. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jenab. For the veterans among your Jenab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenab lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2003, in the United States, Jenab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jenab in 2001 was 65, and 32 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenab 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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