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Jenant Family History

Jenant 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: Tennant, Conant, Levant, Lenart, Benanti, Jenny, Winant, Jenne, Jean

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Where is the Jenant family from?

You can see how Jenant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenant family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Jenant families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Jenant families living in Roxburghshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jenant's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Jenant families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Jenant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenant 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jenant. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jenant. For the veterans among your Jenant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenant lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenant 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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