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Jenyons Family History

Jenyons 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: Kenyon, Jenkins, Jenson, Jansons, Benson, Fenton, Denton, Henton

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Where is the Jenyons family from?

You can see how Jenyons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenyons family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Jenyons families living in Cheshire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Jenyons's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Jenyons families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenyons 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 Jenyons ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jenyons. 100% of Jenyons 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%

What Jenyons family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Jenyons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenyons 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Jenyons. 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 11 military records available for the last name Jenyons. For the veterans among your Jenyons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenyons lifespan?

Average Jenyons life expectancy in 1997 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenyons 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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