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Jenaway Family History

Jenaway 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: Benway, Janeway, Conaway, Hanaway, Dunaway, Ganaway, Donaway, Conway

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Where is the Jenaway family from?

You can see how Jenaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenaway family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jenaway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Jenaway families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Jenaway's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Jenaway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenaway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jenaway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jenaway. 100% of Jenaway 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Jenaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenaway 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Jenaway. 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 32 military records available for the last name Jenaway. For the veterans among your Jenaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenaway lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Jenaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jenaway in 1969 was 56, and 92 in 2004.

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