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Jesup Family History

Jesup 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: Jesus, Jessup, Jesse, Jerue, Jeske, Jesko, Keup, Jeska, Wesp, Jessop

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Where is the Jesup family from?

You can see how Jesup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesup family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jesup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Jesup families living in Connecticut. This was about 35% of all the recorded Jesup's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Jesup families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jesup 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 Jesup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jesup. 46% of Jesup men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Jesup women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jesup were Farmer and General House.

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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
    46%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • General House
    34%

What Jesup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jesup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesup 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Jesup. 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 467 military records available for the last name Jesup. For the veterans among your Jesup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesup lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Jesup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jesup in 1966 was 90, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jesup 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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