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Jenus Family History

Jenus 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: Jesus, Jenks, Venus, Jens, Janus, Jonas, Sens, Reus, Jones, Bonus

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Where is the Jenus family from?

You can see how Jenus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jenus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Jenus family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jenus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenus 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 263 census records available for the last name Jenus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenus 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Jenus. 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 13 military records available for the last name Jenus. For the veterans among your Jenus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Jenus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jenus in 1966 was 43, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenus 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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