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Jenella Family History

Jenella 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: Jewell, Vanella, Rinella, Perella, Manella, Minella, Danella, Janelle

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Where is the Jenella family from?

You can see how Jenella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jenella families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jenella family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenella's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Jenella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenella 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 38 census records available for the last name Jenella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenella 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jenella. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jenella. For the veterans among your Jenella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenella lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenella 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jenella

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