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Mcjennett Family History

Mcjennett Name 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, Kennett, Mcburnett, Stennett, Dennett, Monnett

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Where is the Mcjennett family from?

You can see how Mcjennett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcjennett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcjennett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Mcjennett families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcjennett's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Mcjennett families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcjennett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcjennett ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcjennett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Mcjennett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcjennett 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Mcjennett. 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 55 military records available for the last name Mcjennett. For the veterans among your Mcjennett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcjennett lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Mcjennett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcjennett in 1970 was 44, and 41 in 2003.

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