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Jenright Family History

Jenright 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: Enright, Jinright, Canright, Epright, Ebright, Bennight, Sebright

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Where is the Jenright family from?

You can see how Jenright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenright family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Jenright families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenright's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Jenright families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenright 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 68 census records available for the last name Jenright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenright 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jenright. 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 12 military records available for the last name Jenright. For the veterans among your Jenright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenright lifespan?

Average Jenright life expectancy in 1968 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenright 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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