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Jennel Family History

Jennel 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: Jenner, Kennel, Jenne, Jenney, Pennel, Fennel, Engel, Fennell, Venner

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Where is the Jennel family from?

You can see how Jennel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jennel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Jennel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Jennel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jennel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jennel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jennel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jennel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jennel. 100% of Jennel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Jennel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jennel 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Jennel. 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 37 military records available for the last name Jennel. For the veterans among your Jennel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jennel lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1984, in the United States, Jennel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jennel in 1981 was 68, and 65 in 1984.

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