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Jence Family History

Jence 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: Bence, Dence, Lence, Jenke, Jenne, Hence, Pence, Ence, Jenner, Ponce

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Where is the Jence family from?

You can see how Jence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jence family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jence families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Jence families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jence's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jence families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Jence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jence 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Jence. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jence. For the veterans among your Jence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jence lifespan?

Average Jence life expectancy in 1966 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jence 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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