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Jenssen Family History

Jenssen Surname Meaning

Danish Norwegian and North German: variant of Jensen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jenssen family from?

You can see how Jenssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenssen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jenssen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Jenssen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenssen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jenssen families in 1891.
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What did your Jenssen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jenssen. 100% of Jenssen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Jenssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenssen 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Jenssen. 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 480 military records available for the last name Jenssen. For the veterans among your Jenssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenssen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Jenssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jenssen in 1952 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jenssen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenssen 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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