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Joensen Family History

Joensen 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: Jensen, Johnsen, Johnson, Jessen, Bensen, Coenen, Johansen, Jorgensen

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Where is the Joensen family from?

You can see how Joensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joensen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Joensen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Joensen family living in Clackmannanshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Joensen's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Joensen families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joensen 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 Joensen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Joensen. 100% of Joensen 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 190 census records available for the last name Joensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joensen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Joensen. 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 Joensen. For the veterans among your Joensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joensen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Joensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Joensen in 1966 was 80, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joensen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joensen 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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