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Jenshel Family History

Jenshel 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: Sensel, Bensel, Jensen, Vensel, Henschel, Fenchel, Jessel, Hensel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenshel 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 Jenshel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Errand Boy was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jenshel. 100% of Jenshel men worked as an Errand Boy.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Errand Boy
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Jenshel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenshel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Jenshel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jenshel. For the veterans among your Jenshel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenshel lifespan?

Average Jenshel life expectancy in 1998 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jenshel 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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