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George James Family History

George James 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: Georgiades, Georgiadis, Georgas, Georges, George, Gorges, Georger

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Where is the George James family from?

You can see how George James families moved over time by selecting different census years. The George James family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 George James family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded George James's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of George James families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the George James 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 289 census records available for the last name George James. Like a window into their day-to-day life, George James 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 331 immigration records available for the last name George James. 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 228 military records available for the last name George James. For the veterans among your George James ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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