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Jessep Family History

Jessep Surname Meaning

see Jessop.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jessep family from?

You can see how Jessep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jessep family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jessep families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Jessep families living in Devon. This was about 31% of all the recorded Jessep's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Jessep families in 1891.
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What did your Jessep ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jessep. 78% of Jessep 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
    78%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Hop Picker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jessep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jessep 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Jessep. 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 191 military records available for the last name Jessep. For the veterans among your Jessep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jessep lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Jessep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Jessep in 1964 was 81, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jessep 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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