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Jenners Family History

Jenners 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: Jenner, Jenness, Venner, Penner, Kenner, Henner, Benner, Fenner

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Where is the Jenners family from?

You can see how Jenners families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenners family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jenners families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Jenners families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jenners's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jenners families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenners 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 Jenners ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jenners. 100% of Jenners 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Jenners. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenners 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Jenners. 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 160 military records available for the last name Jenners. For the veterans among your Jenners ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenners lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Jenners life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jenners in 1968 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jenners

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenners 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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