Jessel Family History

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Jessel Name Meaning

English: from a pet form of Jessup. German: probably a topographic name from Czech jes(en) ‘ash tree’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Jesse, Jesser, Hessel, Ressel, Gessel, Kessel, Wessel, Kessen, Fessel

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Jessel Family Origin

Where is the Jessel family from?

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You can see how Jessel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jessel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jessel families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Jessel families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Jessel's in the UK. London had the highest population of Jessel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jessel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Jessel Family Occupations

What did your Jessel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butcher Salesman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Jessel. 4% of Jessel men worked as a Butcher Salesman and 39% of Jessel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jessel were Company Director Of Extile Machinery Baber and Actress (professional)

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Butcher Salesman
    4%
  • Civil Servant
    4%
  • Colonel Retired Hm Army
    4%
  • Company Director Of Extile Machinery Baber
    4%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    39%
  • Private Means
    14%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Actress (professional)
    3%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Jessel Historical Records

What Jessel family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Jessel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jessel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jessel. 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 Card

There are 758 military records available for the last name Jessel. For the veterans among your Jessel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Jessel Life Expectancy

What is the average Jessel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Jessel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jessel in 1950 was 45, and 90 in 2004.

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