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Jensdotter Family History

Jensdotter 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: Benscoter, Fenster, Notter, Benschoter, Jester, Kerstetter, De Sutter

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Where is the Jensdotter family from?

You can see how Jensdotter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jensdotter family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jensdotter family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jensdotter's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jensdotter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Jensdotter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jensdotter 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Jensdotter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jensdotter. For the veterans among your Jensdotter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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