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Jensky Family History

Jensky 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: Jansky, Lansky, Lesky, Minsky, Jenks, Linsky, Jensen, Fenske, Jenny

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Where is the Jensky family from?

You can see how Jensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jensky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Jensky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Jensky families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jensky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jensky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jensky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jensky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jensky. 15% of Jensky men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Jensky women worked as a Nurse. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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What Jensky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Jensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jensky 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Jensky. 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 83 military records available for the last name Jensky. For the veterans among your Jensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jensky lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Jensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jensky in 1957 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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