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Jessen is an ancient Anglo-Saxon name that is derived from the baptismal name for the son of Judd, which was a pet form for the Old English personal name Jordan.

Early Origins of the Jessen family

The surname Jessen was first found in Yorkshire where the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 included Willelraus Gesson as holding lands there at that time. 1

"Jesson was the name of a minister of Prestwold in the reign of Elizabeth. Two centuries ago Sir William Jesson resided at Burleigh Park, Loughborough." 2

Early History of the Jessen family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jessen research. Another 115 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1580, 1603, 1628, 1640, 1648, 1651, 1661, 1663, 1790 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Jessen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Jessen Spelling Variations

Jessen has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Jessen have been found, including Jesson, Jessen, Gesson and others.

Early Notables of the Jessen family

Another 49 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Jessen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Jessen Ranking

In the United States, the name Jessen is the 5,540th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 3

Ireland Migration of the Jessen family to Ireland

Some of the Jessen family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 58 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

United States Jessen migration to the United States +

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Jessens to arrive on North American shores:

Jessen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Richard Jessen, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1852

Canada Jessen migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Jessen Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Christoff Jessen, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757
  • Francisca Jessen, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757

Contemporary Notables of the name Jessen (post 1700) +

  • Gene Nora Stumbough Jessen (b. 1937), American aviator and pilot from Chicago, one of the Mercury 13
  • Gianna Jessen (b. 1977), American recording artist
  • Herman Jessen, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wisconsin, 1952 4
  • Herbert Henry Jessen (b. 1898), American politician, Mayor of Summerville, South Carolina, 1925-29; Dorchester County Sheriff, 1929-60; Member of South Carolina State Senate from Dorchester County, 1961-66 4
  • Ulla Jessen (b. 1946), Danish actress
  • Knud Jessen (1884-1971), Danish botanist and quaternary geologist
  • Børge Christian Jessen (1907-1993), Danish mathematician
  1. Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
  2. Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain. 1890. Print.
  3. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  4. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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