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Jenninson Family History

Jenninson 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: Jenkinson, Jennison, Pennison, Kennison, Jenison, Henningson

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Where is the Jenninson family from?

You can see how Jenninson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenninson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Jenninson families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Jenninson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jenninson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenninson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jenninson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Jenninson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenninson 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Jenninson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jenninson. For the veterans among your Jenninson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenninson lifespan?

Average Jenninson life expectancy in 1997 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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