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Jenni Name Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Jenny .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Jenny, Jenne, Jenney, Henny, Tennis, Renne, Jent, Kenne, Henne, Jentz

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Where is the Jenni family from?

You can see how Jenni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenni family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jenni families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Jenni family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jenni's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Jenni families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jenni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jenni. 35% of Jenni men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jenni women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jenni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenni 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 646 immigration records available for the last name Jenni. 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 206 military records available for the last name Jenni. For the veterans among your Jenni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenni lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Jenni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jenni in 1950 was 42, and 88 in 2004.

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