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Jestes Family History

Jestes 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: Jester, Estes, Jostes, Tester, Jesse, Bester, Pester, Nester, Lester

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Where is the Jestes family from?

You can see how Jestes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jestes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jestes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Jestes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Jestes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jestes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jestes 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 Jestes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jestes. 36% of Jestes men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Jestes women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jestes were Mechanic and Singer.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Singer
    40%

What Jestes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jestes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jestes 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Jestes. 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 313 military records available for the last name Jestes. For the veterans among your Jestes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jestes lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Jestes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jestes in 1955 was 32, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jestes 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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