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Jehn Family History

Jehn Name Meaning

German: variant of Jahn

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Jehl, Hehn, Behn, Kehn, Yehl, John, Jean, Jahn, Jen, Rehn

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Where is the Jehn family from?

You can see how Jehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jehn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jehn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Jehn families living in Wisconsin. This was about 32% of all the recorded Jehn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jehn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jehn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jehn. 25% of Jehn men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Jehn women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jehn were New Worker and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jehn 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Jehn. 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 656 military records available for the last name Jehn. For the veterans among your Jehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jehn lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Jehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Jehn in 1951 was 50, and 52 in 2004.

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