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Jesinger Family History

Jesinger 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: Kesinger, Messinger, Beringer, Reisinger, Basinger, Bedinger, Singer

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Where is the Jesinger family from?

You can see how Jesinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jesinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jesinger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jesinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jesinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jesinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jesinger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jesinger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Jesinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesinger 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Jesinger. 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 23 military records available for the last name Jesinger. For the veterans among your Jesinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesinger lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Jesinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jesinger in 1979 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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