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Jenhs Family History

Jenhs 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: Jenks, Jens, Jonas, Sens, Jesus, Jones, Benis, Enos, Benes, Xenos

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Where is the Jenhs family from?

You can see how Jenhs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenhs family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jenhs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Jenhs family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jenhs's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Jenhs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenhs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jenhs ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Jenhs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenhs 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Jenhs. 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 Jenhs. For the veterans among your Jenhs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenhs lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Jenhs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jenhs in 1969 was 84, and 85 in 1999.

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