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Jewson Family History

Jewson Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): patronymic from any of the Middle English personal names Jew(e), Julle, or Jouet, all pet forms of Julian (mainly a female name) + -son; see Jew, Jowett.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jewson family from?

You can see how Jewson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jewson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jewson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 114 Jewson families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Jewson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jewson families in 1891.
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What did your Jewson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jewson. 17% of Jewson men worked as a Bank Clerk and 77% of Jewson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jewson were Works Manager Motor Vehicle 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

  • Bank Clerk
    17%
  • Motor Mechanic driver
    17%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    12%
  • Works Manager Motor Vehicle
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Jewson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jewson 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Jewson. 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 537 military records available for the last name Jewson. For the veterans among your Jewson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jewson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jewson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jewson in 1964 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jewson 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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