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Jesop Family History

Jesop 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: Jessop, Resop, Jason, Jesse, Jesus, Teson, Alsop, Jessup, Jaso

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Where is the Jesop family from?

You can see how Jesop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesop family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jesop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Jesop families living in Utah. This was about 79% of all the recorded Jesop's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Jesop families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Jesop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesop 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Jesop. 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 54 military records available for the last name Jesop. For the veterans among your Jesop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesop lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Jesop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jesop in 1974 was 80, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jesop 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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