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Jeno Family History

Jeno 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: Zeno, Seno, Ueno, Geno, Beno, Juno, Eno, Jens, Jen, Peno

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Where is the Jeno family from?

You can see how Jeno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeno family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeno families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Jeno families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jeno's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jeno families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jeno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jeno. 22% of Jeno men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Jeno women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Jeno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jeno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeno 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Jeno. 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 363 military records available for the last name Jeno. For the veterans among your Jeno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeno lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jeno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jeno in 1963 was 67, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeno

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeno 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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