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Jaensch Family History

Jaensch 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: Rensch, Mensch, Gensch, Jagusch, Janisch, Jarosch, Hensch, Jannusch

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Where is the Jaensch family from?

You can see how Jaensch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaensch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaensch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Jaensch family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaensch's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jaensch families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaensch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jaensch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaensch 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Jaensch. 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 354 military records available for the last name Jaensch. For the veterans among your Jaensch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaensch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Jaensch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jaensch in 1967 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaensch 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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