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Jenard Family History

Jenard Surname 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: Henard, Lenard, Denard, Benard, Menard, Venard, Renard, Leonard

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Where is the Jenard family from?

You can see how Jenard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jenard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Jenard families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Jenard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jenard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jenard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loom Fixer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jenard. 100% of Jenard men worked as a Loom Fixer.

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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

  • Loom Fixer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Jenard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenard 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Jenard. 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 15 military records available for the last name Jenard. For the veterans among your Jenard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Jenard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jenard in 1968 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenard ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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