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Jensby Family History

Jensby 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: Denby, Jensen, Jenny, Dansby, Stensby, Owensby, Nesby, Jenson, Jens

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Where is the Jensby family from?

You can see how Jensby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jensby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jensby families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jensby's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jensby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jensby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jensby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Matron were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jensby. 58% of Jensby men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jensby women worked as a Matron.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Matron
    100%

What Jensby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Jensby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jensby 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Jensby. 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 12 military records available for the last name Jensby. For the veterans among your Jensby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jensby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Jensby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jensby in 1963 was 72, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jensby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jensby ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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