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Jenanyan Family History

Jenanyan Name 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: Jonathan, Lenahan, Jenny, Kennan, Cunanan, Henagan, Jeanson, Branyan

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Where is the Jenanyan family from?

You can see how Jenanyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenanyan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Jenanyan families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenanyan's in USA. California had the highest population of Jenanyan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenanyan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jenanyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jenanyan. 100% of Jenanyan men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Jenanyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenanyan 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Jenanyan. 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 25 military records available for the last name Jenanyan. For the veterans among your Jenanyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenanyan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Jenanyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jenanyan in 1956 was 84, and 91 in 2002.

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