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Jennington Family History

Jennington 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: Pennington, Bennington, Kennington, Dennington, Hennington, Henington

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Where is the Jennington family from?

You can see how Jennington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jennington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jennington families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jennington family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Jennington's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Jennington families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Jennington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jennington 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Jennington. 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 Jennington. For the veterans among your Jennington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jennington lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Jennington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jennington in 1977 was 83, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jennington 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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