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Jenins Family History

Jenins 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: Jenkins, Benis, Genin, Jenks, Enis, Levins, Jennings, Denis, Jenkin

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Where is the Jenins family from?

You can see how Jenins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jenins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Jenins families living in Carmarthenshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jenins's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Jenins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jenins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jenins. 100% of Jenins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Jenins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenins 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Jenins. 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 49 military records available for the last name Jenins. For the veterans among your Jenins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenins lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Jenins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jenins in 1974 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

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