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Jemerson Family History

Jemerson 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: Jimerson, Jamerson, Emerson, Peterson, Merson, Reierson, Enerson

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Where is the Jemerson family from?

You can see how Jemerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jemerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Jemerson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Jemerson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jemerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jemerson 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 Jemerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jemerson. 42% of Jemerson men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Jemerson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jemerson were Accountant and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Accountant
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Maid
    13%

What Jemerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jemerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemerson 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Jemerson. 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 256 military records available for the last name Jemerson. For the veterans among your Jemerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemerson lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Jemerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jemerson in 1948 was 26, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jemerson 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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