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Jesper Family History

Jesper Surname Meaning

see Jasper.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Jesper family from?

You can see how Jesper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jesper families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Jesper families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Jesper's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jesper families in 1891.
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What did your Jesper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jesper. 100% of Jesper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jesper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesper 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Jesper. 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 93 military records available for the last name Jesper. For the veterans among your Jesper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesper lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Jesper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jesper in 1969 was 79, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jesper 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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