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Jessell Family History

Jessell 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: Vessell, Jessel, Hessell, Kessell, Wessell, Jewell, Gesell, Bissell

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Where is the Jessell family from?

You can see how Jessell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jessell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jessell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Jessell families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Jessell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jessell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jessell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jessell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jessell. 40% of Jessell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jessell women worked as a None.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Painter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%

What Jessell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jessell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jessell 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Jessell. 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 134 military records available for the last name Jessell. For the veterans among your Jessell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jessell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jessell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jessell in 1966 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jessell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jessell 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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