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Jes Family History

Jes 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: Jew, Jez, Les, Jex, Jens, Jen, Jee, Kes, Jess, Ji

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Where is the Jes family from?

You can see how Jes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Jes families living in Quebec. This was about 56% of all the recorded Jes's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jes 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 Jes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jes. 100% of Jes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Jes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 711 census records available for the last name Jes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jes 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Jes. 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 114 military records available for the last name Jes. For the veterans among your Jes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jes lifespan?

Average Jes life expectancy in 1966 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jes 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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