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Jennelle Name Meaning

Altered form of Journell a surname of French origin.

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


Similar surnames: Grennell, Fennelly, Tennell, Fennell, Mennella, Pennell, Kennelly

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Where is the Jennelle family from?

You can see how Jennelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jennelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jennelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Jennelle families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Jennelle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jennelle families in 1911.
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What did your Jennelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jennelle. 25% of Jennelle men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Coal Loader
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Private
    10%
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Census Records

There are 708 census records available for the last name Jennelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jennelle 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Jennelle. 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 221 military records available for the last name Jennelle. For the veterans among your Jennelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jennelle lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Jennelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Jennelle in 1956 was 29, and 66 in 2004.

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