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Jesselson Family History

Jesselson Name 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: Jesperson, Eskelson, Kesselman, Engelson, Jessen, Wesselman, Estenson

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Where is the Jesselson family from?

You can see how Jesselson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesselson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jesselson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Jesselson families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Jesselson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jesselson families in 1880.
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What did your Jesselson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jesselson. 25% of Jesselson men worked as a Manager and 60% of Jesselson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jesselson were Retired and Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Manager
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Retired
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Jesselson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesselson 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Jesselson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 86 military records available for the last name Jesselson. For the veterans among your Jesselson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesselson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jesselson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jesselson in 1966 was 89, and 60 in 2004.

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