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Jesma Family History

Jesma Surname 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: Sesma, Jeska, Jelsma, Cosma, Jesse, Testa, Jesus, Mesman, Cesa, Festa

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Where is the Jesma family from?

You can see how Jesma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jesma families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Jesma families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jesma's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jesma families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Jesma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesma 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jesma. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Jesma. For the veterans among your Jesma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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