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Jessman Family History

Jessman 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: Messman, Hessman, Wessman, Essman, Lessman, Tessman, Mossman, Russman

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Where is the Jessman family from?

You can see how Jessman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jessman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jessman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Jessman families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Jessman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jessman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jessman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jessman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jessman. 100% of Jessman men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Jessman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jessman 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Jessman. 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 53 military records available for the last name Jessman. For the veterans among your Jessman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jessman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Jessman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jessman in 1968 was 76, and 81 in 1999.

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