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Jennis Family History

Jennis Surname Meaning

see Jeans.

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


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Where is the Jennis family from?

You can see how Jennis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jennis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jennis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 30 Jennis families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Jennis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jennis families in 1911.
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What did your Jennis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jennis. 64% of Jennis men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Jennis women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jennis were Polisher and Salesman.

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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
    64%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Polisher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • School Teacher
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Jennis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jennis 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 565 immigration records available for the last name Jennis. 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 314 military records available for the last name Jennis. For the veterans among your Jennis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jennis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Jennis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jennis in 1967 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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