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Jesset Family History

Jesset 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: Jesse, Jessen, Jesser, Jessel, Jessee, Nesset, Messer, Kessel, Tesser

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Where is the Jesset family from?

You can see how Jesset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesset family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jesset families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Jesset families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jesset's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jesset families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jesset 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 Jesset ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jesset. 100% of Jesset 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
    100%

What Jesset family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Jesset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesset 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Jesset. 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 19 military records available for the last name Jesset. For the veterans among your Jesset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesset lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Jesset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jesset in 1972 was 77, and 96 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jesset

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jesset 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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