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Jennesse Family History

Jennesse 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: Jenness, Tennessen, Fennessy, Hennessy, Henness, Jennette, Fennessey

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Where is the Jennesse family from?

You can see how Jennesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jennesse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jennesse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Jennesse families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jennesse's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Jennesse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jennesse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jennesse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jennesse. 100% of Jennesse men worked as a Manager. .

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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 1940

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Jennesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jennesse 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Jennesse. 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 38 military records available for the last name Jennesse. For the veterans among your Jennesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jennesse lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Jennesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jennesse in 1974 was 79, and 41 in 2001.

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