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Jendris Family History

Jendris 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: Endris, Andris, Edris, Hendrix, Hendriks, Jendro, Kendrix, Hendrie

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jendris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Jendris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jendris 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Jendris. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Jendris. For the veterans among your Jendris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jendris lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Jendris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Jendris in 1972 was 87, and 76 in 1998.

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