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Jessu Family History

Jessu 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, Jessup, Jess, Ness, Jesus, Hess, Ress, Jessen, Bess, Ess

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Where is the Jessu family from?

You can see how Jessu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jessu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Jessu families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Jessu's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Jessu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jessu 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 39 census records available for the last name Jessu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jessu 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Jessu. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jessu. For the veterans among your Jessu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jessu lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Jessu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jessu in 1983 was 81, and 61 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jessu 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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