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Jennejahn Family History

Jennejahn 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: Venneman, Jennewein, Henneman, Hennemann, Hennegan, Jenner, Dennen

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Where is the Jennejahn family from?

You can see how Jennejahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jennejahn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jennejahn families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Jennejahn families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jennejahn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jennejahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jennejahn 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 Jennejahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jennejahn. 100% of Jennejahn women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Jennejahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jennejahn 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Jennejahn. 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 28 military records available for the last name Jennejahn. For the veterans among your Jennejahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jennejahn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Jennejahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jennejahn in 1962 was 59, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jennejahn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jennejahn 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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