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Jenft Family History

Jenft 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: Senft, Jent, Wendt, Dent, Kent, Gent, Fendt, Jenks, Lent, Bendt

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Where is the Jenft family from?

You can see how Jenft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenft family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jenft family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenft's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jenft families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Jenft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenft 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jenft. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jenft. For the veterans among your Jenft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenft lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Jenft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jenft in 1971 was 85, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenft 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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