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Jesty Family History

Jesty Surname Meaning

probably a form of Jestice a variant of Justice with hypercorrect loss of final /s/.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jesty family from?

You can see how Jesty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jesty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Jesty families living in Dorset. This was about 28% of all the recorded Jesty's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Jesty families in 1891.
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What did your Jesty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jesty. 34% of Jesty men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 83% of Jesty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jesty were Retired and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • Newspaper Roundsman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Retired
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jesty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesty 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Jesty. 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 222 military records available for the last name Jesty. For the veterans among your Jesty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesty lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Jesty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jesty in 1986 was 37, and 50 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jesty 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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