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Jennisch Family History

Jennisch 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: Reinisch, Benisch, Jennison, Jentzsch, Heinisch, Janisch, Jannusch

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Jennisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jennisch 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Jennisch. 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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There are 104 military records available for the last name Jennisch. For the veterans among your Jennisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jennisch lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Jennisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jennisch in 1955 was 42, and 85 in 2000.

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