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Origins of the Jessen surname

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About the Jessens

We have a total number of 1032 records for people with the last name Jessen.

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Where do most Jessens live?

In 1921, most Jessens lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Jessens

How common is your surname?

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

We have 311 records for the Jessen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1917.

Who were Jessens most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Jessens.

What are the most common Jessen first names?

  • Hans
  • Peter
  • Anna
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Jessen family members

Common jobs for Jessens

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

Common Female occupations for Jessens in 1921
General Servant Domestic

2

Aprentice Milliner

1

Assisting In Business

1

Brass Founders Wife

1

Cap Maker

1

Common Male occupations for Jessens in 1921
Farm Hands

10

General Farmers

5

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

5

Brass Founder

3

Foremen

3

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