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Jesseman Family History

Jesseman 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: Kesselman, Messman, Jessen, Wesselman, Hessman, Wessman, Esselman

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Where is the Jesseman family from?

You can see how Jesseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesseman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jesseman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Jesseman family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jesseman's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Jesseman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jesseman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jesseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jesseman. 62% of Jesseman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jesseman women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Farmer
    39%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jesseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesseman 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Jesseman. 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 229 military records available for the last name Jesseman. For the veterans among your Jesseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesseman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jesseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jesseman in 1963 was 67, and 64 in 2003.

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