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Jensenn Family History

Jensenn 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: Jensen, Jessen, Bensen, Jansen, Jenson, Jepsen, Mensen, Hensen

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Where is the Jensenn family from?

You can see how Jensenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jensenn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jensenn family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jensenn's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jensenn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jensenn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jensenn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Jensenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jensenn 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Jensenn. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jensenn. For the veterans among your Jensenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jensenn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Jensenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jensenn in 1971 was 75, and 60 in 2002.

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