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Jahsen Family History

Jahsen Surname 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: Jansen, Jason, Gansen, Dahlen, Dahmen, Jessen, Aasen, Jensen, Jahn

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Where is the Jahsen family from?

You can see how Jahsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jahsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jahsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jahsen families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jahsen's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Jahsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Jahsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jahsen 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Jahsen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Jahsen. For the veterans among your Jahsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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