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Jevning Family History

Jevning 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: Jenning, Henning, Penning, Kenning, Venning, Jennings, Denning

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Jevning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jevning 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Jevning. 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 21 military records available for the last name Jevning. For the veterans among your Jevning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jevning lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jevning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jevning in 1966 was 67, and 67 in 2004.

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