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Jenges Family History

Jenges 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: Menges, Jenner, Engel, Mengel, Junger, Hengel, Jones, Denger, Verges

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Where is the Jenges family from?

You can see how Jenges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenges family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jenges family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenges's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jenges families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Jenges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenges 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 Jenges. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jenges. For the veterans among your Jenges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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