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
School 6
Shop Assistant 5
Boot Maker 4
Insurance Agent 2
Furrier 2
Dress Maker 2
Mason 2
Stone Mason 2
Apprentice Engineering 1
Carter 1
Clerk Insurance 1
Engineer & Clerk 1
Apprentice Motor Trade 1
Chauffeur (domestic) 1
Dressing Bag Maker 1
Blind Maker 1
Leather Seller 1
Leather Seller (shopkeeper) 1
Majerist (dairyman) 1
Shorthand Typist 1
Whife 1
Apprentice 1
Clerk Provision Merchant 1
Private Means 1
Labourer 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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