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Jaensen Family History

Jaensen 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, Jansen, Gansen, Jessen, Bensen, Evensen, Janson, Janssen

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Where is the Jaensen family from?

You can see how Jaensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaensen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaensen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Jaensen families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jaensen's in USA. California had the highest population of Jaensen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaensen 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 85 census records available for the last name Jaensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaensen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Jaensen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jaensen. For the veterans among your Jaensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaensen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Jaensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Jaensen in 1964 was 60, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaensen 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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