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Jemenez Family History

Jemenez 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: Jimenez, Jiminez, Gimenez, Jenner, Menendez, Demeter, Levene, Jerez

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Where is the Jemenez family from?

You can see how Jemenez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemenez family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jemenez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Jemenez families living in New Mexico. This was about 53% of all the recorded Jemenez's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Jemenez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jemenez 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 Jemenez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jemenez. 38% of Jemenez men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Jemenez women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jemenez were Waiter and Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Waiter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    19%
  • Home
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

What Jemenez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jemenez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemenez 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Jemenez. 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 74 military records available for the last name Jemenez. For the veterans among your Jemenez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemenez lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1983, in the United States, Jemenez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jemenez in 1981 was 58, and 27 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jemenez 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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