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Jensis Family History

Jensis 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: Dennis, Jesus, Benis, Kennis, Tennis, Jenks, Enis, Mensik, Jessie

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Where is the Jensis family from?

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

What did your Jensis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Jensis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jensis 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Jensis. 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 13 military records available for the last name Jensis. For the veterans among your Jensis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jensis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Jensis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jensis in 1963 was 68, and 76 in 2001.

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