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Jeney Family History

Jeney 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: Jenny, Jenney, Janey, Heney, Reney, Seney, Veney, Henry, Jenner

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Where is the Jeney family from?

You can see how Jeney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Jeney families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Jeney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jeney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jeney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jeney. 40% of Jeney men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Superintendent
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
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What Jeney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jeney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeney 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Jeney. 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 317 military records available for the last name Jeney. For the veterans among your Jeney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Jeney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jeney in 1966 was 76, and 77 in 2003.

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