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Jenia Family History

Jenia 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: Penna, Melia, Senna, Menna, Bena, Sena, Menza, Janca, Benis, Jia

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Where is the Jenia family from?

You can see how Jenia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jenia families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jenia's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jenia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenia 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 Jenia ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Jenia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Jenia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenia 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Jenia. 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 12 military records available for the last name Jenia. For the veterans among your Jenia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenia lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Jenia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jenia in 1972 was 89, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenia 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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