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Jenzen Family History

Jenzen 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: Jensen, Lenzen, Jentzen, Janzen, Jenner, Dennen, Wenzel, Menzel

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Where is the Jenzen family from?

You can see how Jenzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenzen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jenzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Jenzen families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Jenzen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jenzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jenzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jenzen. 32% of Jenzen men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Jenzen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jenzen were Handy Man and Housekeeper. .

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Assembler
    13%
  • Handy Man
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    58%
  • Housekeeper
    43%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jenzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenzen 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Jenzen. 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 201 military records available for the last name Jenzen. For the veterans among your Jenzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenzen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jenzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jenzen in 1964 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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