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Jennessee Family History

Jennessee 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: Hennessee, Tennessen, Jenness, Fennessey, Hennessey, Fennessy

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Where is the Jennessee family from?

You can see how Jennessee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jennessee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jennessee family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jennessee's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Jennessee families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jennessee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Jennessee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jennessee 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Jennessee. 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 military records available for the last name Jennessee. For the veterans among your Jennessee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jennessee lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Jennessee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jennessee in 1968 was 53, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jennessee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jennessee 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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