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Jenel Family History

Jenel 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: Jekel, Jewel, Jenner, Engel, Peel, Jewell, Mengel, Kenkel, Edel

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Where is the Jenel family from?

You can see how Jenel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jenel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Jenel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 77% of all the recorded Jenel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jenel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenel 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 Jenel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jenel. 100% of Jenel 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%

What Jenel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Jenel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenel 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Jenel. 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 29 military records available for the last name Jenel. For the veterans among your Jenel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Jenel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Jenel in 1970 was 81, and 66 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jenel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenel 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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