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Jeyner Family History

Jeyner 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, Reyner, Joyner, Berner, Meyer, Venner, Penner, Zehner, Leiner

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Where is the Jeyner family from?

You can see how Jeyner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeyner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Jeyner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Jeyner families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Jeyner's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Jeyner families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Jeyner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeyner 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Jeyner. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jeyner. For the veterans among your Jeyner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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