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Jenz Family History

Jenz 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: Lenz, Menz, Denz, Jez, Benz, Janz, Jens, Enz, Jen, Wenz

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Where is the Jenz family from?

You can see how Jenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jenz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Jenz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 35% of all the recorded Jenz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jenz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jenz. 60% of Jenz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Jenz women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Jenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenz 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Jenz. 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 82 military records available for the last name Jenz. For the veterans among your Jenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jenz in 1962 was 86, and 44 in 2004.

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