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Jesman Family History

Jesman 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: Mesman, Jerman, Jasman, German, Osman, Kosman, Yeoman, Selman, Berman

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Where is the Jesman family from?

You can see how Jesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Jesman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jesman family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jesman's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Jesman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jesman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Jesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesman 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Jesman. 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 13 military records available for the last name Jesman. For the veterans among your Jesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Jesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jesman in 1975 was 85, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jesman 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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