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Jenevein Family History

Jenevein 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: Jennewein, Nevin, Keeven, Deneve, Jensen, Jenkin, Janvrin, Mcnevin

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Where is the Jenevein family from?

You can see how Jenevein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenevein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jenevein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Jenevein families living in Louisiana. This was about 92% of all the recorded Jenevein's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Jenevein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Jenevein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenevein 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Jenevein. 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 80 military records available for the last name Jenevein. For the veterans among your Jenevein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenevein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Jenevein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Jenevein in 1965 was 81, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenevein 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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