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Jessan Family History

Jessan 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: Jessen, Jesson, Jesse, Bressan, Hassan, Mesman, Messman, Tessin

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Where is the Jessan family from?

You can see how Jessan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jessan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jessan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Jessan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jessan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jessan families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jessan 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 Jessan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Boilermaker
    100%

What Jessan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Jessan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jessan 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Jessan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jessan. For the veterans among your Jessan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jessan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Jessan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jessan in 1973 was 67, and 76 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jessan 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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