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Jennens Family History

Jennens Surname Meaning

see Jennings.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jennens family from?

You can see how Jennens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jennens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jennens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Jennens family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Jennens's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jennens families in 1911.
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What did your Jennens ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Jennens. 60% of Jennens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jennens women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Shipper
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jennens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jennens 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Jennens. 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 159 military records available for the last name Jennens. For the veterans among your Jennens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jennens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Jennens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Jennens in 1964 was 83, and 64 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jennens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jennens 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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