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Jebson Family History

Jebson Surname Meaning

variant of Jepson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jebson family from?

You can see how Jebson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jebson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jebson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Jebson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Jebson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jebson families in 1891.
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What did your Jebson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jebson. 67% of Jebson men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Jebson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jebson were Retired and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Retired
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Jebson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Jebson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jebson 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Jebson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 195 military records available for the last name Jebson. For the veterans among your Jebson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jebson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Jebson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jebson in 1971 was 76, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jebson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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