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Jemtland Family History

Jemtland 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: Hetland, Netland, Westland, Pentland, Heitland, Wentland, Maitland

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jemtland 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 3 census records available for the last name Jemtland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemtland 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Jemtland. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jemtland. For the veterans among your Jemtland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemtland lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Jemtland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Jemtland in 1974 was 82, and 71 in 1991.

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