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Jenewein Family History

Jenewein 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: Jennewein, Newlin, Esswein, Jensen, Jenkin, Eberwein, Ellwein

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Where is the Jenewein family from?

You can see how Jenewein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenewein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jenewein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Jenewein families living in Wisconsin. This was about 31% of all the recorded Jenewein's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jenewein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenewein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jenewein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jenewein. 34% of Jenewein men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%
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Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Jenewein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenewein 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Jenewein. 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 214 military records available for the last name Jenewein. For the veterans among your Jenewein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenewein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jenewein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jenewein in 1963 was 69, and 85 in 2003.

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