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Origins of the Jennis surname

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About the Jennises

We have a total number of 720 records for people with the last name Jennis.

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Where do most Jennises live?

In 1921, most Jennises lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Jennises

How common is your surname?

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

We have 625 records for the Jennis surname. The oldest one dates back to 1718.

Who were Jennises most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Jennis first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Jennises

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

Common Female occupations for Jennises in 1921
Dressmaker

4

General Servant Domestic

3

House Keeper

3

Servant

3

Annuitant

2

Common Male occupations for Jennises in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

6

Marshman

5

Confectioner

4

Clerk

3

Shoe Maker

3

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