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Jenereaux Family History

Jenereaux 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: Devereaux, Genereux, Devereux, Jeanfreau, Jandreau, Deveraux

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Where is the Jenereaux family from?

You can see how Jenereaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenereaux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jenereaux families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Jenereaux family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenereaux's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Jenereaux families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Jenereaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenereaux 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Jenereaux. 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 61 military records available for the last name Jenereaux. For the veterans among your Jenereaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenereaux lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Jenereaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Jenereaux in 1970 was 95, and 36 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenereaux 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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