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Jenister Family History

Jenister 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: Fenster, Meister, Jenifer, Register, Jester, Leister, Feister

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Where is the Jenister family from?

You can see how Jenister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenister family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jenister family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenister's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jenister families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenister 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 35 census records available for the last name Jenister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenister 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Jenister. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jenister. For the veterans among your Jenister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenister lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1983, in the United States, Jenister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jenister in 1970 was 76, and 83 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenister 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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