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Jehansen Family History

Jehansen 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: Johansen, Jensen, Jansen, Johnsen, Johannsen, Hansen, Johanson

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Where is the Jehansen family from?

You can see how Jehansen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jehansen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jehansen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jehansen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jehansen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Jehansen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jehansen 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 Jehansen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jehansen. For the veterans among your Jehansen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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