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Jenack Family History

Jenack 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: Jack, Senick, Cenac, Nack, Reback, Jonak, Wenck, Benac, Knack, Janak

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Where is the Jenack family from?

You can see how Jenack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenack family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jenack families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Jenack families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenack's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jenack families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jenack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jenack. 100% of Jenack men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Jenack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenack 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Jenack. 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 68 military records available for the last name Jenack. For the veterans among your Jenack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenack lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Jenack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jenack in 1967 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenack 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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