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Jenlett Family History

Jenlett 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: Jennett, Bennett, Jewett, Kennett, Hewlett, Pellett, Kellett

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Where is the Jenlett family from?

You can see how Jenlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenlett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jenlett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Jenlett families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jenlett's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Jenlett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenlett 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 11 census records available for the last name Jenlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenlett 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Jenlett. 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 Jenlett. For the veterans among your Jenlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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