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Jesmont Family History

Jesmont 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: Desmond, Esmond, Lemont, Belmont, Delmont, Jemmott, Demont, Jesson

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What did your Jesmont ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jesmont. 100% of Jesmont women worked as a Machine Operator.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Jesmont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesmont 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Jesmont. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jesmont. For the veterans among your Jesmont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesmont lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Jesmont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jesmont in 1976 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jesmont ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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