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Jesness Family History

Jesness 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: Jenness, Osness, Jeanes, Henness, Respess, Estess, Veness, Jenner

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Jesness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesness 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jesness. 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 21 military records available for the last name Jesness. For the veterans among your Jesness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesness lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2003, in the United States, Jesness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jesness in 1941 was 40, and 62 in 2003.

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