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Jessamine Family History

Jessamine Surname Meaning

see Jessiman.

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


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Where is the Jessamine family from?

You can see how Jessamine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jessamine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jessamine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Jessamine families living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jessamine's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Jessamine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jessamine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jessamine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jessamine. 100% of Jessamine 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%

What Jessamine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Jessamine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jessamine 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Jessamine. 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 52 military records available for the last name Jessamine. For the veterans among your Jessamine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jessamine lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Jessamine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Jessamine in 1971 was 85, and 52 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jessamine 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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