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Jenema Family History

Jenema 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: Venema, Enea, Medema, Seneca, Jansma, Anema, Fennema, Veneman, Jarema

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Where is the Jenema family from?

You can see how Jenema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jenema families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenema's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jenema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenema 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 101 census records available for the last name Jenema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenema 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Jenema. 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 22 military records available for the last name Jenema. For the veterans among your Jenema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenema lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jenema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jenema in 1963 was 66, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenema 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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