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Origins of the Jesper surname

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About the Jespers

We have a total number of 787 records for people with the last name Jesper.

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Where do most Jespers live?

In 1921, most Jespers lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Jespers

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 751 records for the Jesper surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Jespers most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Jespers.

What are the most common Jesper first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Jespers

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Jespers in 1921
Domestic Servant

4

Private Means

4

Maid

3

At Home No Occupation

2

Confectioner

2

Common Male occupations for Jespers in 1921
Clerk

4

Farm Labourer

4

Coal Merchant

3

Iron Puddler

3

Pupil

3

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