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Jenness Family History

Jenness Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Jeans.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jenness family from?

You can see how Jenness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenness family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jenness families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Jenness families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 46% of all the recorded Jenness's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Jenness families in 1911.
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What did your Jenness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jenness. 21% of Jenness men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Jenness women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jenness were Proprietor and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Jenness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenness 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Jenness. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Jenness. For the veterans among your Jenness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenness lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Jenness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jenness in 1954 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenness 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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