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Jessar Family History

Jessar 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: Jesser, Messer, Jesse, Tesser, Cesar, Lessard, Lesser, Essary, Besser

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Where is the Jessar family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jessar 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 Jessar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Jessar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jessar 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Jessar. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jessar. For the veterans among your Jessar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jessar lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Jessar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jessar in 1969 was 76, and 47 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jessar 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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