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Jaentsch Family History

Jaentsch Name 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: Jentsch, Gentsch, Jentzsch, Janisch, Jannusch, Lentsch, Rentsch

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Where is the Jaentsch family from?

You can see how Jaentsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaentsch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Jaentsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jaentsch families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaentsch's in USA. California had the highest population of Jaentsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaentsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jaentsch ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Service Man
    100%
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Jaentsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaentsch 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Jaentsch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 144 military records available for the last name Jaentsch. For the veterans among your Jaentsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaentsch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Jaentsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jaentsch in 1965 was 75, and 85 in 1999.

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