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Jendy Family History

Jendy 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: Hendy, Bendy, Jenny, Dendy, Endy, Henry, Penny, Gandy, Endo, Denny

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Where is the Jendy family from?

You can see how Jendy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jendy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jendy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jendy families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Jendy's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Jendy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jendy 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 Jendy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jendy. 100% of Jendy women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Jendy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Jendy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jendy 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Jendy. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jendy. For the veterans among your Jendy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jendy lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Jendy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jendy in 1980 was 65, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jendy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jendy 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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