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Jesco Family History

Jesco Surname 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: Esco, Vesco, Besco, Jesko, Vasco, Jesse, Mosco, Junco, Bosco, Esch

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Where is the Jesco family from?

You can see how Jesco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jesco families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jesco's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jesco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jesco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Jesco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesco 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Jesco. 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 73 military records available for the last name Jesco. For the veterans among your Jesco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesco lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Jesco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jesco in 1973 was 50, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jesco 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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