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Jené Family History

Jené 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: Jens, Jen, Jent, Jeng, Feng, Lenz, Meng, Jin, Zeno, Wen

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Where is the Jené family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jené 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 Jené ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jené. 28% of Jené men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Jené women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jené were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jené. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jené 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jené. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jené. For the veterans among your Jené ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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