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Jessett Family History

Jessett Surname Meaning

from a diminutive of the personal name Jess.

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


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Where is the Jessett family from?

You can see how Jessett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jessett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jessett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Jessett families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Jessett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jessett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jessett 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 Jessett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jessett. 16% of Jessett men worked as a Baker and 80% of Jessett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jessett were Licensed Victualler and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Baker
    16%
  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Carpenter joiner
    16%
  • Licensed Victualler
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Jessett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jessett 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Jessett. 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 279 military records available for the last name Jessett. For the veterans among your Jessett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jessett lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Jessett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jessett in 1982 was 80, and 96 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jessett 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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