Origins of the Jensen surname

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    In 1921, most Jensens lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Jensen

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    Jens

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    Maren

    Anna

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    Common jobs for Jensens

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Jensens in 1921

    Clerks

    10

    Stenographers And Typists

    8

    Domestic Servant

    7

    Housemaid Domestic

    6

    Living On Own Means

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Jensens in 1921

    Farm Hands

    239

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    171

    General Farmers

    136

    Able Seaman

    96

    Tinsmiths

    94

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