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Jenstead Family History

Jenstead 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: Anstead, Winstead, Newstead, Enstad, Fenster, Halstead, Umstead

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Where is the Jenstead family from?

You can see how Jenstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenstead family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jenstead families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Jenstead family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenstead's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Jenstead families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenstead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jenstead ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Jenstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenstead 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jenstead. 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 91 military records available for the last name Jenstead. For the veterans among your Jenstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenstead lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Jenstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jenstead in 1978 was 67, and 83 in 1998.

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