Origins of the Jessop surname
About the Jessops
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Interesting facts about Jessop
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Jessop surname. The oldest one dates back to 1540.
What are the most common Jessop first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Jessops
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Jessops in 1921
Dressmaker
147
Domestic Servant
80
House Servant
64
Living On Own Means
59
Dress Maker
54
Common male occupations for Jessops in 1921
Coal Miner
114
Agricultural Labourer
102
Farmer
98
General Labourer
82
Joiner
78
