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Jensven Family History

Jensven 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: Jensen, Jenssen, Jessen, Bensen, Jansen, Janssen, Jenson, Jepsen

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Where is the Jensven family from?

You can see how Jensven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jensven family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jensven family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jensven's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jensven families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jensven 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 Jensven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jensven. 100% of Jensven men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Jensven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Jensven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jensven 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jensven. 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 13 military records available for the last name Jensven. For the veterans among your Jensven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jensven lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jensven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Jensven in 1962 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jensven

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jensven 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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