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Jesseph Family History

Jesseph 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: Joseph, Jesse, Nesseth, Jessen, Jesser, Jessup, Jessel, Jessee

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Where is the Jesseph family from?

You can see how Jesseph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesseph family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jesseph families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Jesseph families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jesseph's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Jesseph families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jesseph 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 Jesseph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jesseph. 45% of Jesseph men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jesseph women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Jesseph family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Jesseph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesseph 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Jesseph. 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 102 military records available for the last name Jesseph. For the veterans among your Jesseph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesseph lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Jesseph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jesseph in 1964 was 81, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jesseph

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jesseph 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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