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Jessl Family History

Jessl 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: Jesse, Jessel, Jess, Ness, Kessel, Jesus, Hessel, Hess, Ress, Ressel

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Where is the Jessl family from?

You can see how Jessl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jessl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jessl families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jessl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jessl families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Jessl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jessl 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Jessl. 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 55 military records available for the last name Jessl. For the veterans among your Jessl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jessl lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1995, in the United States, Jessl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jessl in 1982 was 74, and 79 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jessl 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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