Origins of the Jessep surname

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    In 1921, most Jesseps lived in london

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    Common jobs for Jesseps

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    Commmon female occupations for Jesseps in 1921

    Straw Plaiter

    4

    Coat Liner

    3

    Dressmaker

    2

    Home

    2

    Lace Maker

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Jesseps in 1921

    Able Seaman

    5

    Boiler Maker

    4

    Farm Labourer

    3

    General Labourer

    3

    Rigger

    3

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