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Jendra Family History

Jendra 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: Sendra, Jindra, Kendra, Jendro, Hendry, Benda, Renda, Vondra, Andra

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Where is the Jendra family from?

You can see how Jendra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jendra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jendra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Jendra families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Jendra's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jendra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jendra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jendra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jendra. 60% of Jendra men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Jendra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jendra 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Jendra. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jendra. For the veterans among your Jendra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jendra lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2004, in the United States, Jendra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jendra in 2001 was 67, and 47 in 2004.

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