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Jenyon Family History

Jenyon 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: Kenyon, Jenson, Benson, Fenton, Denton, Henton, Kenton, Benton

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Where is the Jenyon family from?

You can see how Jenyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenyon family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Jenyon families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenyon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jenyon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenyon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jenyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jenyon. 100% of Jenyon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Jenyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenyon 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Jenyon. 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 13 military records available for the last name Jenyon. For the veterans among your Jenyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenyon lifespan?

Average Jenyon life expectancy in 2003 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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