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Jeames Family History

Jeames 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: James, Eames, Jeanes, Reames, Beames, Hermes, Ames, Nemes, Eakes

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Where is the Jeames family from?

You can see how Jeames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeames family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeames families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Jeames families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jeames's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Jeames families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeames 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 Jeames ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jeames. 100% of Jeames 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Jeames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeames 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Jeames. 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 119 military records available for the last name Jeames. For the veterans among your Jeames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeames lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Jeames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Jeames in 1974 was 83, and 74 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeames

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeames 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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