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Jessings Family History

Jessings 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: Jennings, Messing, Lessing, Hessing, Hastings, Levings, Messinger

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Where is the Jessings family from?

You can see how Jessings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jessings family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Jessings families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jessings's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jessings families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jessings 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 Jessings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jessings. 100% of Jessings men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Jessings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jessings 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Jessings. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jessings. For the veterans among your Jessings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jessings lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Jessings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jessings in 1969 was 75, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jessings 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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