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Jennies Family History

Jennies 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: Jenniges, Hennies, Tennies, Dennis, Jenner, Menzies, Lennie, Kennis

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Where is the Jennies family from?

You can see how Jennies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jennies family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jennies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Jennies families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Jennies's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Jennies families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jennies 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 Jennies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jennies. 43% of Jennies men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Jennies women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jennies were Farmer and Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Fireman
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Jennies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Jennies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jennies 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Jennies. 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 23 military records available for the last name Jennies. For the veterans among your Jennies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jennies lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Jennies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jennies in 1984 was 76, and 78 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jennies

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jennies 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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