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Jenion Family History

Jenion 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: Jenson, Jenison, Henion, Benson, Kenyon, Fenton, Denton, Henton

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Where is the Jenion family from?

You can see how Jenion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenion family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Jenion families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Jenion families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Jenion's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jenion families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenion 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 Jenion ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jenion. 82% of Jenion women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Jenion family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Jenion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenion 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Jenion. 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 35 military records available for the last name Jenion. For the veterans among your Jenion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenion lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Jenion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jenion in 1974 was 67, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jenion

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenion 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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