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Jenden Family History

Jenden 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: Jensen, Menden, Jerden, Jenner, Heiden, Eden, Linden, Dennen, Hedden

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Where is the Jenden family from?

You can see how Jenden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Jenden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Jenden family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenden's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Jenden families in 1880.
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What did your Jenden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Grocer (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jenden. 50% of Jenden men worked as a Grocer (retired) and 75% of Jenden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jenden were Gardener and Incapacitated. .

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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 1939

  • Grocer (retired)
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Duties
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jenden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenden 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Jenden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 81 military records available for the last name Jenden. For the veterans among your Jenden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenden lifespan?

Average Jenden life expectancy in 1993 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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