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Jesenovec Family History

Jesenovec 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: Resendes, Westover, Westhoven, Jovanovic, Debevec, Keefover, Resendez

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Where is the Jesenovec family from?

You can see how Jesenovec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesenovec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jesenovec family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jesenovec's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Jesenovec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jesenovec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jesenovec ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Jesenovec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Jesenovec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesenovec 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Jesenovec. 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 26 military records available for the last name Jesenovec. For the veterans among your Jesenovec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesenovec lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Jesenovec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jesenovec in 1966 was 77, and 86 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jesenovec 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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