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Jenovese Family History

Jenovese 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: Genovese, Genovesi, Jenness, Senese, Jenner, Revere, Genova, Jerome

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Where is the Jenovese family from?

You can see how Jenovese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenovese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jenovese families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jenovese's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Jenovese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenovese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jenovese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jenovese. 100% of Jenovese men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Jenovese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenovese 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Jenovese. 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 15 military records available for the last name Jenovese. For the veterans among your Jenovese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenovese lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Jenovese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jenovese in 1974 was 57, and 81 in 1999.

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