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Jemis Family History

Jemis 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: Remis, Bemis, Reis, Lewis, James, Melis, Meis, Regis, Jesus, Levis

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Where is the Jemis family from?

You can see how Jemis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Jemis families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Jemis family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Jemis's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Jemis families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jemis 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 150 census records available for the last name Jemis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemis 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Jemis. 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 11 military records available for the last name Jemis. For the veterans among your Jemis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemis lifespan?

Average Jemis life expectancy in 1964 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jemis 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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