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Jessica Family History

Jessica 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: Messina, Messick, Jessie, Essick, Jestice, Jesse, Jurica, Beswick

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Where is the Jessica family from?

You can see how Jessica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jessica family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jessica families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jessica family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jessica's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Jessica families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jessica 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 166 census records available for the last name Jessica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jessica 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Jessica. 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 58 military records available for the last name Jessica. For the veterans among your Jessica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jessica lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Jessica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jessica in 1973 was 74, and 76 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jessica 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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