| The family name goes back to thirteenth century Denmark, where the original name was Jute-ten-den, meaning "Home of the Jutes," from the Jutland peninsula of Denmark. The Coat of Arms is believed to be authentic. |
| My family has been in this country since 1635. Here's one of our ancestors. |
I carved the coat of arms in redwood.
| The family has fought in every American war, including the Revolutionary. |