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Jempson Family History

Jempson Surname Meaning

see Gimson.

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


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Where is the Jempson family from?

You can see how Jempson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jempson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jempson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 101 Jempson families living in Sussex. This was about 71% of all the recorded Jempson's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Jempson families in 1891.
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What did your Jempson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jempson. 37% of Jempson men worked as a Gardener and 96% of Jempson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jempson were Grocers Assistant and Housewife.

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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

  • Gardener
    37%
  • Bricklayer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Grocers Assistant
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jempson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jempson 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Jempson. 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 149 military records available for the last name Jempson. For the veterans among your Jempson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jempson lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Jempson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jempson in 1982 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

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