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Jenista Family History

Jenista 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: Jenison, Nitta, Geist, Kalista, Testa, Peniston, Lepisto, Benis

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Where is the Jenista family from?

You can see how Jenista families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenista family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jenista families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Jenista families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenista's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jenista families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenista surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jenista ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jenista. 34% of Jenista men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jenista women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Jenista family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Jenista. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenista 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Jenista. 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 98 military records available for the last name Jenista. For the veterans among your Jenista ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenista lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jenista life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Jenista in 1963 was 84, and 93 in 2004.

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