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Jenman Family History

Jenman Surname Meaning

see Janman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jenman family from?

You can see how Jenman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jenman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Jenman families living in Quebec. This was about 46% of all the recorded Jenman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jenman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenman 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 Jenman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jenman. 100% of Jenman men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Jenman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Jenman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jenman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenman 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Jenman. 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 145 military records available for the last name Jenman. For the veterans among your Jenman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Jenman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jenman in 1963 was 73, and 93 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jenman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenman 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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