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Jeseth Family History

Jeseth 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: Joseph, Helseth, Seth, Hesketh, Jewett, Nesseth, Roseth, Hereth

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Where is the Jeseth family from?

You can see how Jeseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jeseth family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeseth's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Jeseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeseth 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 4 census records available for the last name Jeseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeseth 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Jeseth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jeseth. For the veterans among your Jeseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeseth lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Jeseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jeseth in 1970 was 58, and 79 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeseth 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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