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Jessamy Family History

Jessamy 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: Essary, Jesse, Swamy, Lessard, Jessen, Vessey, Bessey, Jessie

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Where is the Jessamy family from?

You can see how Jessamy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jessamy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jessamy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Jessamy families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jessamy's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Jessamy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jessamy 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 Jessamy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jessamy. 100% of Jessamy men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Jessamy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Jessamy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jessamy 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Jessamy. 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 45 military records available for the last name Jessamy. For the veterans among your Jessamy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jessamy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Jessamy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jessamy in 1963 was 74, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jessamy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jessamy 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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