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Jesswein Family History

Jesswein 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: Esswein, Jessen, Jesse, Kerstein, Tessin, Gerstein, Kessen, Epstein

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Where is the Jesswein family from?

You can see how Jesswein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesswein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jesswein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Jesswein families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Jesswein's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jesswein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jesswein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jesswein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jesswein. 84% of Jesswein men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Farm Work
    17%
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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Jesswein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesswein 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Jesswein. 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 38 military records available for the last name Jesswein. For the veterans among your Jesswein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesswein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jesswein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jesswein in 1964 was 77, and 95 in 2004.

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