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Jebsen Family History

Jebsen 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: Jessen, Jensen, Jepsen, Ebsen, Jesse, Eisen, Elsen, Leben, Kessen

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Where is the Jebsen family from?

You can see how Jebsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jebsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jebsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Jebsen families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jebsen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jebsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jebsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jebsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jebsen. 50% of Jebsen men worked as a Farm and 100% of Jebsen women worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Farm
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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What Jebsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Jebsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jebsen 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 577 immigration records available for the last name Jebsen. 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 102 military records available for the last name Jebsen. For the veterans among your Jebsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jebsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jebsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jebsen in 1963 was 84, and 94 in 2003.

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