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Jessy Family History

Jessy 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: Jesse, Jess, Ness, Cressy, Espy, Jesus, Hess, Ress, Lesky, Jessen

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Where is the Jessy family from?

You can see how Jessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jessy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jessy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Jessy families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jessy's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Jessy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jessy 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 Jessy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jessy. 100% of Jessy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Jessy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 759 census records available for the last name Jessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jessy 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Jessy. 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 59 military records available for the last name Jessy. For the veterans among your Jessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jessy lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Jessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jessy in 1988 was 83, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jessy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jessy 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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