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Jenin Family History

Jenin 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: Genin, Jenkin, Jin, Melin, Pepin, Penn, Lewin, Wein, Levin, Henn

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Where is the Jenin family from?

You can see how Jenin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jenin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Jenin families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Jenin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jenin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jenin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Machinist Textile was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jenin. 50% of Jenin women worked as a Machinist Textile. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Machinist Textile
    50%
  • Packer Biscuit Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Jenin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenin 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Jenin. 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 21 military records available for the last name Jenin. For the veterans among your Jenin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Jenin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jenin in 1973 was 53, and 83 in 2003.

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