History of your Surname
Get access to Jendza family records.Start a free trial

Jendza Family History

Jendza 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: Menza, Benda, Benza, Renda, Mendoza, Penza, Sendra, Jindra, Kendra

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Jendza family from?

You can see how Jendza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jendza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jendza family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jendza's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jendza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jendza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jendza ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jendza ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Jendza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Jendza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jendza census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Jendza

Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Jendza. 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.

View all Jendza immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Jendza. For the veterans among your Jendza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Jendza military records

You've only scratched the surface of Jendza family history

Discover More

What is the average Jendza lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Jendza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jendza in 1975 was 86, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jendza

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Jendza family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Jendza last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial