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Jessitt Family History

Jessitt 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: Nesbitt, Jessie, Jewitt, Bessett, Leavitt, Jesse, Russett, Merritt

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Where is the Jessitt family from?

You can see how Jessitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jessitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Jessitt family living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jessitt's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Jessitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jessitt 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 86 census records available for the last name Jessitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jessitt 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Jessitt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jessitt. For the veterans among your Jessitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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