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Jeynes Family History

Jeynes Surname Meaning

see Janes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jeynes family from?

You can see how Jeynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeynes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeynes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 74 Jeynes families living in Worcestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jeynes's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Jeynes families in 1891.
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What did your Jeynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jeynes. 10% of Jeynes men worked as a Bricklayer and 82% of Jeynes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jeynes were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Small Holder
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Jeynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeynes 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Jeynes. 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 500 military records available for the last name Jeynes. For the veterans among your Jeynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeynes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Jeynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jeynes in 1972 was 68, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeynes 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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