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Jinis Family History

Jinis 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: Jines, Janis, Jinks, Jonas, Jin, Jing, Danis, Hines, Minas, Annis

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Where is the Jinis family from?

You can see how Jinis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jinis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jinis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jinis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jinis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jinis 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 50 census records available for the last name Jinis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jinis 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Jinis. 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 Jinis. For the veterans among your Jinis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jinis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Jinis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jinis in 1964 was 69, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jinis 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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