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Jessmer Name Meaning

Variant of Jesmer a surname of French origin. In some cases possibly also an altered form of North German Jasmer .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Messmer, Jesser, Tessmer, Jesmer, Messer, Jesse, Tessler, Tesser

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Where is the Jessmer family from?

You can see how Jessmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jessmer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jessmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Jessmer families living in New York. This was about 93% of all the recorded Jessmer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jessmer families in 1880.
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What did your Jessmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jessmer. 60% of Jessmer men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Jessmer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jessmer were Farmer and 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 794 census records available for the last name Jessmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jessmer 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Jessmer. 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 92 military records available for the last name Jessmer. For the veterans among your Jessmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jessmer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Jessmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jessmer in 1965 was 54, and 76 in 2003.

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