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Jenish Family History

Jenish 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: Janish, Benish, Benis, Danish, Jenks, Enis, Denis, Nish, Redish

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Where is the Jenish family from?

You can see how Jenish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jenish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Jenish families living in Iowa. This was about 78% of all the recorded Jenish's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jenish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenish 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 Jenish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jenish. 50% of Jenish men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Weaver
    50%

What Jenish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Jenish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenish 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Jenish. 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 20 military records available for the last name Jenish. For the veterans among your Jenish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Jenish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jenish in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jenish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenish 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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