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Jaensson Family History

Jaensson 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: Jansson, Janson, Svensson, Janssen, Jenson, Swensson, Jonsson

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Where is the Jaensson family from?

You can see how Jaensson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaensson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jaensson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Jaensson families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaensson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Jaensson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Jaensson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaensson 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Jaensson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jaensson. For the veterans among your Jaensson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaensson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Jaensson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jaensson in 1967 was 74, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaensson 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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