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Jenesse Family History

Jenesse 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: Jesse, Jenness, Janisse, Senese, Jenssen, Veness, Ness, Reese, Meese

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Where is the Jenesse family from?

You can see how Jenesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenesse family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Jenesse families living in Vermont. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jenesse's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Jenesse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenesse 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 405 census records available for the last name Jenesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenesse 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Jenesse. 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 35 military records available for the last name Jenesse. For the veterans among your Jenesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenesse lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Jenesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jenesse in 1994 was 58, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenesse 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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