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Jenings Family History

Jenings Surname Meaning

see Jennings.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jenings family from?

You can see how Jenings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jenings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Jenings families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Jenings's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Jenings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenings 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 Jenings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jenings. 100% of Jenings women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Jenings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenings 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Jenings. 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 730 military records available for the last name Jenings. For the veterans among your Jenings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenings lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jenings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jenings in 1961 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jenings

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenings 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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