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Jespers Family History

Jespers 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: Jaspers, Esper, Elpers, Vesper, Jester, Jasper, Jesser, Keepers

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Where is the Jespers family from?

You can see how Jespers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jespers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jespers family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jespers's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jespers families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Jespers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jespers 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Jespers. 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 11 military records available for the last name Jespers. For the veterans among your Jespers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jespers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Jespers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Jespers in 1966 was 82, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jespers 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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