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Jenshak Family History

Jenshak 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: Henshaw, Renshaw, Kershaw, Deshaw, Demchak, Sestak, Marshak, Lesiak

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Where is the Jenshak family from?

You can see how Jenshak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenshak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jenshak family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenshak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jenshak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Jenshak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenshak 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jenshak. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jenshak. For the veterans among your Jenshak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenshak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Jenshak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jenshak in 1963 was 73, and 81 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jenshak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenshak 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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