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Jesey Family History

Jesey 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: Jersey, Josey, Vesey, Pusey, Jesse, Espy, Jerez, Jesus, Dewey, Kelsey

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Where is the Jesey family from?

You can see how Jesey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jesey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Jesey families living in Kentucky. This was about 82% of all the recorded Jesey's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Jesey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Jesey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesey 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Jesey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jesey. For the veterans among your Jesey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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