Researching John Jess
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 233 people with the Jess surname? In that year Jess was ranked number 3346 for popularity in the UK. |
The name John means "God is gracious" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of John Jess on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for John Jess and the Jess Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 921 people with the Jess surname in the UK? Jess is now ranked number 3176 for popularity in the UK. |
Jess Family History Databases
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Jess Forums
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| Did you know that there are currently 3038 people with the Jess surname in the USA? Jess is ranked number 156 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called John Jess
John Jess
John David Jess, (15 April 1922 – 18 October 2003) was an Australian politician.
Born in Melbourne, he was the son of Sir Carl Jess and Marjory Mary Jess ( McGibbon). Educated at Melbourne Grammar School, he was a lieutenant in the Citizens Military Force during the Second World War, serving in Melbourne and Queensland, before becoming an estate agent. He was elected to the Australian House of Representatives in a 1960 by-election for the seat of La Trobe, representing the Liberal Party. He held the seat until his defeat in 1972. He was instrumental in bringing about the second Royal Commission into the Melbourne–Voyager ship collision in 1964. He was known throughout his 12-year career in politics as the "Seeker of Justice" for his efforts in fighting for issues of justice. Jess died in 2003.
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