Origins of the Jespersen surname

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    In 1921, most Jespersens lived in north-east

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    52 Jespersens found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Jespersens

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

    Commmon female occupations for Jespersens in 1921

    Semiskilled Miscellaneous Occupations

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    Commmon male occupations for Jespersens in 1921

    General Farmers

    4

    Able Seaman

    3

    Clerks

    2

    Midwives And Practical Nurses

    2

    Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    2

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