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Jahnsen Family History

Jahnsen Surname 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: Jansen, Johnsen, Bahnsen, Gansen, Johnson, Jensen, Johansen, Janson

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Where is the Jahnsen family from?

You can see how Jahnsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jahnsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jahnsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jahnsen family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Jahnsen's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Jahnsen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jahnsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jahnsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jahnsen. 34% of Jahnsen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Jahnsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jahnsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jahnsen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jahnsen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 203 military records available for the last name Jahnsen. For the veterans among your Jahnsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jahnsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jahnsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jahnsen in 1965 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jahnsen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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