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Jennens Family History

Jennens Name Meaning

see Jennings .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Jenness, Jenner, Dennen, Jennings, Jenkins, Jensen, Jergens, Mennen

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Where is the Jennens family from?

You can see how Jennens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jennens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jennens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Jennens family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Jennens's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Jennens families in 1840.
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What did your Jennens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jennens. 45% of Jennens men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jennens 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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Plastering Contractor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jennens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jennens 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Jennens. 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 159 military records available for the last name Jennens. For the veterans among your Jennens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jennens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Jennens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Jennens in 1964 was 83, and 64 in 2001.

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