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Jezo Family History

Jezo 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: Mezo, Jez, Leo, Zeno, Reza, Deo, Mero, Gero, Rego, Pero

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Where is the Jezo family from?

You can see how Jezo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jezo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jezo family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Jezo's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Jezo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jezo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jezo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jezo. 100% of Jezo women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Jezo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jezo 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Jezo. 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 13 military records available for the last name Jezo. For the veterans among your Jezo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jezo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Jezo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jezo in 1965 was 72, and 76 in 2002.

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