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Jendrey Family History

Jendrey 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: Jeffrey, Hendry, Pendley, Wandrey, Hendley, Jenney, Jendro, Ondrey

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Where is the Jendrey family from?

You can see how Jendrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jendrey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jendrey family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jendrey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jendrey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jendrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jendrey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jendrey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Jendrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Jendrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jendrey 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Jendrey. 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 19 military records available for the last name Jendrey. For the veterans among your Jendrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jendrey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Jendrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jendrey in 1972 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

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