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Jenrette Name Meaning

American French: variant of Jenerette .

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


Similar surnames: Jeanette, Jeannette, Jennett, Jennette, Lorette, Lerette, Monette

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Where is the Jenrette family from?

You can see how Jenrette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenrette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jenrette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Jenrette families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenrette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jenrette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenrette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jenrette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jenrette. 69% of Jenrette men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    69%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Jenrette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenrette 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Jenrette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 405 military records available for the last name Jenrette. For the veterans among your Jenrette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenrette lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jenrette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jenrette in 1963 was 53, and 66 in 2004.

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