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Jenera Family History

Jenera 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: Jenner, Manera, Perera, Enea, Vecera, Sendra, Tejera, Devera, Jeter

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Where is the Jenera family from?

You can see how Jenera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jenera families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jenera's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jenera families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Jenera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenera 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jenera. 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 military records available for the last name Jenera. For the veterans among your Jenera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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