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Jessenger Family History

Jessenger 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: Messenger, Messinger, Hessinger, Bessinger, Jesberger, Wessinger

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Where is the Jessenger family from?

You can see how Jessenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jessenger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jessenger family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jessenger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jessenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jessenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Jessenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jessenger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jessenger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jessenger. For the veterans among your Jessenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jessenger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jessenger 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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