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Jennee Family History

Jennee 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: Jenner, Jenne, Jenney, Dennee, Venner, Senne, Penner, Kenner, Dennen

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Where is the Jennee family from?

You can see how Jennee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jennee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jennee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jennee families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Jennee's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jennee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jennee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jennee ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jennee. 100% of Jennee 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Jennee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jennee 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jennee. 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 16 military records available for the last name Jennee. For the veterans among your Jennee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jennee lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1999, in the United States, Jennee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jennee in 1996 was 80, and 93 in 1999.

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