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Jenseth Family History

Jenseth 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: Helseth, Kenneth, Nesseth, Stenseth, Finseth, Jensen, Jennett, Jenner

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Where is the Jenseth family from?

You can see how Jenseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jenseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jenseth family living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Jenseth's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Jenseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jenseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jenseth ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jenseth ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Jenseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jenseth 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Jenseth. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jenseth. For the veterans among your Jenseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jenseth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Jenseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jenseth in 1966 was 86, and 40 in 1996.

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