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Jehsen Family History

Jehsen 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: Jessen, Jensen, Jepsen, Jesse, Eisen, Elsen, Jehle, Kessen, Bensen

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Where is the Jehsen family from?

You can see how Jehsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jehsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jehsen families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Jehsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jehsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jehsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Jehsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jehsen 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Jehsen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Jehsen. For the veterans among your Jehsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jehsen lifespan?

Average Jehsen life expectancy in 1973 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jehsen 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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