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Jessup Family History

Jessup Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Jessup a vernacular form of Joseph representing the usual pronunciation of the name in the Middle Ages.

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


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Where is the Jessup family from?

You can see how Jessup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jessup family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jessup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 243 Jessup families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Jessup's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jessup families in 1891.
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What did your Jessup ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jessup. 14% of Jessup men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Jessup women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jessup were French Polisher and Home Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Carpenter joiner
    7%
  • General Labourerheavy Worker
    6%
  • French Polisher
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Home Duties
    2%

What Jessup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59,000 census records available for the last name Jessup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jessup 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Jessup. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Jessup. For the veterans among your Jessup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jessup lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Jessup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jessup in 1944 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jessup 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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