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Jenrett Family History

Jenrett 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, Jenrette, Jerrett, Bennett, Berrett, Jewett, Kennett

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Where is the Jenrett family from?

You can see how Jenrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenrett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jenrett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Jenrett family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jenrett's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Jenrett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenrett 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 Jenrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jenrett. 100% of Jenrett men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Jenrett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Jenrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenrett 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Jenrett. 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 36 military records available for the last name Jenrett. For the veterans among your Jenrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenrett lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Jenrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Jenrett in 1971 was 66, and 51 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenrett 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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