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Jensma Family History

Jensma 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: Jansma, Jelsma, Jensen, Jansa, Jenson, Jens, Bensman, Venema, Sesma

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Where is the Jensma family from?

You can see how Jensma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jensma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jensma families living in Oregon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jensma's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Jensma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jensma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jensma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jensma. 100% of Jensma men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jensma women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Jensma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jensma 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Jensma. 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 Jensma. For the veterans among your Jensma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jensma lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jensma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jensma in 1962 was 73, and 92 in 2004.

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