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Jamesson Family History

Jamesson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Jameson, Jamerson, Jansson, Jimerson, Samelson, Jesson, Jamieson

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Where is the Jamesson family from?

You can see how Jamesson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamesson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jamesson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Jamesson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jamesson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jamesson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamesson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jamesson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jamesson. 100% of Jamesson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jamesson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamesson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jamesson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 175 military records available for the last name Jamesson. For the veterans among your Jamesson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamesson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Jamesson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jamesson in 1966 was 79, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jamesson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamesson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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