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Jesenski Family History

Jesenski 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: Lesinski, Jasinski, Jelinski, Jezewski, Zelenski, Losinski, Sosinski

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Where is the Jesenski family from?

You can see how Jesenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesenski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jesenski families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jesenski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jesenski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jesenski 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 Jesenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jesenski. 100% of Jesenski 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 Jesenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Jesenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesenski 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Jesenski. 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 Jesenski. For the veterans among your Jesenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesenski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Jesenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jesenski in 1962 was 84, and 89 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jesenski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jesenski 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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