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Jermieson Family History

Jermieson 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: Jamieson, Jemison, Harmison, Nerison, Emison, Jenkinson, Jergenson

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Where is the Jermieson family from?

You can see how Jermieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jermieson family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Jermieson families living in Fife. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jermieson's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Jermieson families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Jermieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jermieson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Jermieson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jermieson. For the veterans among your Jermieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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