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Jensh Family History

Jensh 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: Jens, Jesse, Bench, Sens, Rensch, Welsh, Tesh, Mensch, Jenks, Penso

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Where is the Jensh family from?

You can see how Jensh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jensh family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Jensh families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jensh's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Jensh families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jensh 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 102 census records available for the last name Jensh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jensh 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Jensh. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jensh. For the veterans among your Jensh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jensh lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Jensh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jensh in 1971 was 77, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jensh 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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