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Jenefsky Family History

Jenefsky 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: Janofsky, Jezewski, Janeski, Selesky, Kanevsky, Sekelsky, Selensky

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Where is the Jenefsky family from?

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

What did your Jenefsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jenefsky. 100% of Jenefsky men worked as a Merchant. .

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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

  • Merchant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Jenefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenefsky 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Jenefsky. 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 25 military records available for the last name Jenefsky. For the veterans among your Jenefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenefsky lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Jenefsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jenefsky in 1977 was 75, and 70 in 2003.

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