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Jesmore Family History

Jesmore 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: Wetmore, Fesmire, Wedmore, Chesmore, Elsmore, Beshore, Dismore

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Where is the Jesmore family from?

You can see how Jesmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesmore family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jesmore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Jesmore family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jesmore's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Jesmore families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Jesmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesmore 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Jesmore. 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 92 military records available for the last name Jesmore. For the veterans among your Jesmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesmore lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Jesmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jesmore in 1965 was 48, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jesmore 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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