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Jenda Family History

Jenda 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: Benda, Renda, Janda, Lenda, Landa, Banda, Penna, Kanda, Seda, Endo

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Where is the Jenda family from?

You can see how Jenda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jenda families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jenda's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jenda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jenda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jenda. 100% of Jenda women worked as a New Worker. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Jenda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenda 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Jenda. 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 83 military records available for the last name Jenda. For the veterans among your Jenda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenda lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Jenda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jenda in 1972 was 52, and 86 in 2003.

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