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Jesell Family History

Jesell 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: Jewell, Gesell, Sell, Hensell, Sewell, Rosell, Lasell, Ezell, Ansell

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Where is the Jesell family from?

You can see how Jesell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jesell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jesell family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Jesell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Jesell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jesell 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 40 census records available for the last name Jesell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jesell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jesell. For the veterans among your Jesell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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