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Jendro Family History

Jendro Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Gendron ‘son-in-law’.

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


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Where is the Jendro family from?

You can see how Jendro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jendro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jendro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Jendro families living in Minnesota. This was about 85% of all the recorded Jendro's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jendro families in 1880.
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What did your Jendro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jendro. 36% of Jendro men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jendro women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jendro were Painter and Housekeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Jendro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 937 census records available for the last name Jendro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jendro 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Jendro. 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 149 military records available for the last name Jendro. For the veterans among your Jendro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jendro lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Jendro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jendro in 1949 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jendro 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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