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Jesh Family History

Jesh 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: Tesh, Jech, Resh, Lesh, Mesh, Esh, Jess, Rush, Best, Ness

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Where is the Jesh family from?

You can see how Jesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesh family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jesh families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jesh's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jesh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jesh 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 113 census records available for the last name Jesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesh 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Jesh. 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 34 military records available for the last name Jesh. For the veterans among your Jesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesh lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Jesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jesh in 1985 was 83, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jesh 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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