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Jensvold Family History

Jensvold 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: Penfold, Brunsvold, Tenold, Menold, Jenson, Wenhold, Densford, Fevold

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Where is the Jensvold family from?

You can see how Jensvold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jensvold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jensvold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Jensvold families living in Minnesota. This was about 36% of all the recorded Jensvold's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jensvold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jensvold 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 Jensvold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jensvold. 39% of Jensvold men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jensvold women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jensvold were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    31%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Jensvold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Jensvold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jensvold 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Jensvold. 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 269 military records available for the last name Jensvold. For the veterans among your Jensvold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jensvold lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Jensvold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jensvold in 1958 was 48, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jensvold 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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