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Jena Family History

Jena Surname Meaning

Indian (Odisha): Khandayat (Kshatriya) name of unexplained etymology. German: habitational name from the city of Jena in Thuringia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jena family from?

You can see how Jena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jena family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Jena families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jena's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jena families in 1891.
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What did your Jena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jena. 47% of Jena men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jena women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jena were Photographer and Stenographer.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Photographer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jena 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Jena. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Jena. For the veterans among your Jena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jena lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Jena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jena in 1948 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jena 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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