First found in Silesia in East Prussia, where the name Jindra came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status. They branched to Czechoslovakia.

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• Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
• Known spelling variations
• Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
• Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
• First settlers to North America
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Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Abigail Jene, who arrived in New York, NY; Abraham Jindra, who came to South Carolina in 1738; H. Michaelis Jena, who arrived in New York in 1850; Cathrina Jene, who came to New Orleans in 1855.

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