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Jencsa Family History

Jencsa Name 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: Janca, Jenks, Jansa, Jens, Tencza, Jencks, Yencha, Jonas, Jenner

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Where is the Jencsa family from?

You can see how Jencsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jencsa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jencsa family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Jencsa's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jencsa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jencsa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jencsa ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jencsa ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Jencsa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Jencsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jencsa 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Jencsa. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jencsa. For the veterans among your Jencsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jencsa lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Jencsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jencsa in 1978 was 70, and 84 in 1991.

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