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Jemar Family History

Jemar 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: Demar, Jamar, Gemar, Semar, Lemar, Bear, Omar, Dear, Pear, Kumar

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Where is the Jemar family from?

You can see how Jemar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jemar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jemar family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jemar's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Jemar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jemar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Jemar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemar 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jemar. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jemar. For the veterans among your Jemar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemar lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1991, in the United States, Jemar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jemar in 1980 was 60, and 63 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jemar 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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