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Jennejohn Family History

Jennejohn 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: Jennewein, Jennison, Kenneson, Tenneson, Jenner, Dennen, Kenneth

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Where is the Jennejohn family from?

You can see how Jennejohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jennejohn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jennejohn families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jennejohn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jennejohn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jennejohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jennejohn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Jennejohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jennejohn 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Jennejohn. 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 39 military records available for the last name Jennejohn. For the veterans among your Jennejohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jennejohn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Jennejohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jennejohn in 1962 was 66, and 77 in 2003.

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