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Jenn Family History

Jenn Surname Meaning

see Jean.

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


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Where is the Jenn family from?

You can see how Jenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jenn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Jenn families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Jenn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jenn families in 1891.
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What did your Jenn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Technical commercial Artist retierer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jenn. 100% of Jenn men worked as a Technical commercial Artist retierer and 78% of Jenn 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Technical commercial Artist retierer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    12%

What Jenn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Jenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenn 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Jenn. 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 715 military records available for the last name Jenn. For the veterans among your Jenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jenn in 1963 was 81, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenn 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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