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Jenneman Family History

Jenneman 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, Henneman, Kinneman, Veeneman, Sonneman, Danneman, Heineman

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Where is the Jenneman family from?

You can see how Jenneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenneman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jenneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Jenneman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Jenneman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jenneman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenneman 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 Jenneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmhelper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jenneman. 70% of Jenneman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jenneman women worked as a Farmhelper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jenneman were Clerk and Receptionist.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmhelper
    50%
  • Receptionist
    50%

What Jenneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Jenneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenneman 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Jenneman. 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 97 military records available for the last name Jenneman. For the veterans among your Jenneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenneman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Jenneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jenneman in 1962 was 64, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jenneman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenneman 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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