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Jesmer Family History

Jesmer Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Jasmin.

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In some cases possibly also an altered form of North German Jasmer.

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


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Where is the Jesmer family from?

You can see how Jesmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jesmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Jesmer families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Jesmer's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Jesmer families in 1891.
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What did your Jesmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jesmer. 40% of Jesmer men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Jesmer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jesmer were Ranch Laborer and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Ranch Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Chambermaid
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jesmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesmer 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Jesmer. 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 316 military records available for the last name Jesmer. For the veterans among your Jesmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesmer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Jesmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jesmer in 1960 was 47, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jesmer 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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