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Jenniges Family History

Jenniges Surname Meaning

German (Rhineland): from a variant of a shortened form of the personal name Johann(es) (see John).

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


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Where is the Jenniges family from?

You can see how Jenniges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenniges family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jenniges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jenniges family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenniges's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jenniges families in 1911.
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What did your Jenniges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jenniges. 37% of Jenniges men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Jenniges family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Jenniges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenniges 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Jenniges. 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 59 military records available for the last name Jenniges. For the veterans among your Jenniges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenniges lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Jenniges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jenniges in 1965 was 43, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenniges 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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