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Jeneau Family History

Jeneau 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: Reneau, Deneau, Juneau, Mineau, Lebeau, Menear, Enea, Ferneau, Pineau

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Where is the Jeneau family from?

You can see how Jeneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Jeneau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeneau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jeneau families in 1911.
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What did your Jeneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Commis was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jeneau. 50% of Jeneau men worked as a Commis. .

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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 1921

  • Commis
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%
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What Jeneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Jeneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeneau 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Jeneau. 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 20 military records available for the last name Jeneau. For the veterans among your Jeneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeneau lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Jeneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jeneau in 1969 was 69, and 91 in 1996.

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