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Jenisio Family History

Jenisio 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: Jenison, Denisco, Peniston, Lepisto, Benis, Sinisi, Keniston, Denison

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What did your Jenisio ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Jenisio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenisio 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jenisio. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Jenisio. For the veterans among your Jenisio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenisio lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Jenisio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Jenisio in 1963 was 84, and 54 in 1998.

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