Jess Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Jess Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Jess family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 17
Labourer 4
Shoe Maker 3
Agricultural Labourer 2
House Servant 2
Ship Caulker 2
Bonnet Sewer 1
Game Keeper 1
Grocer & Shop Keeper 1
Stone Mason 1
Widow 1
Chemical Labourer 1
Carpenter's Labourer 1
Book Maker 1
Charwomen 1
Engine Smith Labourer 1
Engine Smiths Labourer 1
Labourer Dock 1
Launderess 1
Needlewoman 1
Short Maker 1
Tailor 1
Servant General 1
Waisteral Maker 1
Smith 1

Jess Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Jesse 80% 2,085
2 Jess 100% 847
3 Joss 75% 594
4 Jessie 67% 571
5 Gees 50% 314
6 Jass 75% 149

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The surname Jess is the 2nd most popular variant of Jesse.

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