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Jenston Family History

Jenston 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: Benston, Jenson, Easton, Benson, Fenton, Beaston, Elston, Denton

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Where is the Jenston family from?

You can see how Jenston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jenston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Jenston families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenston's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Jenston families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jenston ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Jenston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenston 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jenston. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jenston. For the veterans among your Jenston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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