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Jenigen Family History

Jenigen 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: Jernigan, Engen, Jenifer, Teigen, Jensen, Henige, Eigen, Jenniges

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Where is the Jenigen family from?

You can see how Jenigen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenigen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jenigen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Jenigen families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenigen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jenigen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Jenigen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenigen 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 Jenigen. 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 87 military records available for the last name Jenigen. For the veterans among your Jenigen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenigen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Jenigen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Jenigen in 1966 was 54, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenigen 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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