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Jehs Family History

Jehs 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: Kehs, Jens, Jess, Jehn, Jehl, John, Reis, Lees, Ness, Meis

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Where is the Jehs family from?

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

What did your Jehs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jehs. 50% of Jehs men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Jehs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jehs 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Jehs. 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 40 military records available for the last name Jehs. For the veterans among your Jehs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jehs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jehs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jehs in 1964 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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