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Jensko Family History

Jensko 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: Jesko, Janko, Benko, Jenks, Penso, Lesko, Jensen, Jasko, Mesko

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Where is the Jensko family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Jensko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jensko 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Jensko. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jensko. For the veterans among your Jensko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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