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Jenifer Family History

Jenifer Surname Meaning

English: variant of Jennifer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jenifer family from?

You can see how Jenifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenifer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jenifer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Jenifer families living in Maryland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Jenifer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Jenifer families in 1840.
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What did your Jenifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jenifer. 50% of Jenifer men worked as a Laborer and 26% of Jenifer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jenifer were Janitor and Cook.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Janitor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    26%
  • Domestic
    26%
  • Laundress
    19%
  • Cook
    8%

What Jenifer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jenifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenifer 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Jenifer. 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 633 military records available for the last name Jenifer. For the veterans among your Jenifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenifer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jenifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Jenifer in 1961 was 44, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenifer 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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