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Jengo Family History

Jengo 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: Gengo, Jeng, Feng, Meng, Zeno, Teng, Jing, Eng, Geng, Endo

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Where is the Jengo family from?

You can see how Jengo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jengo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jengo families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Jengo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jengo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jengo 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 Jengo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jengo. 100% of Jengo men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Jengo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Jengo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jengo 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Jengo. 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 54 military records available for the last name Jengo. For the veterans among your Jengo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jengo lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Jengo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jengo in 1971 was 65, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jengo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jengo 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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