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Jennaro Family History

Jennaro 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: Gennaro, Jenner, Cennamo, Kennard, Vennard, Dennard, De Naro, Jendro

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Where is the Jennaro family from?

You can see how Jennaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jennaro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jennaro families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Jennaro's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Jennaro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jennaro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jennaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jennaro. 50% of Jennaro men worked as an Operator and 100% of Jennaro women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Jennaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jennaro 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Jennaro. 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 36 military records available for the last name Jennaro. For the veterans among your Jennaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jennaro lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Jennaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jennaro in 1955 was 49, and 76 in 2003.

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