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Origins of the Jessamy surname

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About the Jessamys

We have a total number of 118 records for people with the last name Jessamy.

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Where do most Jessamys live?

In 1921, most Jessamys lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Jessamys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 90 records for the Jessamy surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Jessamys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Jessamys.

What are the most common Jessamy first names?

  • David
  • Ernest David
  • Maude Georgina
  • Beatrice Lily

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Common jobs for Jessamys

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

Common Female occupations for Jessamys in 1921
Bootmaker Wife

1

General Servant

1

Hat Ironer

1

Hat Trimmer

1

Machinist Underclothing

1

Common Male occupations for Jessamys in 1921
Cabinet Maker

9

Shoemaker

4

Bootmaker

1

Bricklayer

1

Cabinet Maker (One Apprentice)

1

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