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Origins of the Jennens surname

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We have a total number of 1324 records for people with the last name Jennens.

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Where do most Jennenses live?

In 1921, most Jennenses lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Jennenses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,200 records for the Jennens surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Jennenses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Jennenses.

What are the most common Jennens first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Jennenses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Jennenses in 1921
Milliner

8

Living On Own Means

7

Widow

7

Dress Maker

3

Living On Her Own Means

3

Common Male occupations for Jennenses in 1921
Merchant

15

Brass Founder

9

Jeweller

8

Brass Worker

7

Yeoman

6

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