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Jennent Family History

Jennent 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: Jennett, Tennent, Jenner, Tennant, Dennen, Bennett, Kennett, Jensen

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Where is the Jennent family from?

You can see how Jennent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jennent family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Jennent families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Jennent families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jennent's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Jennent families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jennent 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 45 census records available for the last name Jennent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jennent 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Jennent. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jennent. For the veterans among your Jennent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jennent lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jennent 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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