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Jessison Family History

Jessison 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: Hession, Jellison, Jennison, Jesson, Jenison, Jewison, Jemison

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Where is the Jessison family from?

You can see how Jessison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jessison family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Jessison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Jessison families living in Staffordshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Jessison's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Jessison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jessison 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 40 census records available for the last name Jessison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jessison 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jessison. 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 Jessison. For the veterans among your Jessison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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