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Jencen Family History

Jencen 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: Jensen, Jenner, Bence, Dennen, Engen, Dence, Lence, Jessen, Bensen

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Where is the Jencen family from?

You can see how Jencen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jencen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jencen families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jencen's in USA. California had the highest population of Jencen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jencen 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 Jencen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Jencen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jencen 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Jencen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jencen. For the veterans among your Jencen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jencen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Jencen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jencen in 1969 was 52, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jencen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jencen 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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