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Jenswold Family History

Jenswold 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: Penfold, Henwood, Griswold, Tenold, Menold, Jenson, Wenhold, Densford

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Where is the Jenswold family from?

You can see how Jenswold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenswold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jenswold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Jenswold family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenswold's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jenswold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenswold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jenswold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mail Carrier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jenswold. 100% of Jenswold men worked as a Mail Carrier. .

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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

  • Mail Carrier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Jenswold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenswold 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Jenswold. 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 155 military records available for the last name Jenswold. For the veterans among your Jenswold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenswold lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Jenswold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jenswold in 1967 was 71, and 80 in 1999.

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