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Jeniker Family History

Jeniker 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: Jenifer, Jenner, Venier, Leiker, Denier, Jonker, Eiker, Junker

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Where is the Jeniker family from?

You can see how Jeniker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeniker family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Jeniker families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeniker's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Jeniker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeniker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jeniker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Jeniker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeniker 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jeniker. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jeniker. For the veterans among your Jeniker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeniker lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Jeniker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jeniker in 1986 was 60, and 53 in 1998.

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