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Jeen Family History

Jeen 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: Been, Leen, Jelen, Veen, Keen, Geen, Reen, Deen, Jean, Jen

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Where is the Jeen family from?

You can see how Jeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Jeen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Jeen families living in Glamorgan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jeen's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Jeen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeen 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Jeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeen 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Jeen. 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 27 military records available for the last name Jeen. For the veterans among your Jeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeen lifespan?

Average Jeen life expectancy in 1998 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeen 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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