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Jenco Family History

Jenco 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: Junco, Janco, Genco, Zeno, Bence, Bench, Endo, Seno, Ronco, Vento

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Where is the Jenco family from?

You can see how Jenco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenco family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jenco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Jenco families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Jenco's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jenco families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenco 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 Jenco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jenco. 34% of Jenco men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Jenco women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jenco were Proprietor 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Labor
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Jenco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Jenco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenco 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Jenco. 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 142 military records available for the last name Jenco. For the veterans among your Jenco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenco lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jenco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jenco in 1966 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jenco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenco 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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