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Jenss Family History

Jenss 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: Jenks, Jens, Jess, Jonas, Ness, Jesse, Sens, Weiss, Jesus, Jones

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Where is the Jenss family from?

You can see how Jenss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jenss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Jenss families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Jenss's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jenss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenss 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 Jenss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jenss. 50% of Jenss men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Jenss women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Jenss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jenss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenss 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Jenss. 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 95 military records available for the last name Jenss. For the veterans among your Jenss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenss lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Jenss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Jenss in 1966 was 76, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenss 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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