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Ijames Family History

Ijames Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Ijams. It occurs chiefly in NC.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ijames family from?

You can see how Ijames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ijames family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ijames families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ijames families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ijames's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Ijames families in 1891.
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What did your Ijames ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ijames. 41% of Ijames men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ijames women worked as a Cook.

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Ijames family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ijames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ijames 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Ijames. 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 680 military records available for the last name Ijames. For the veterans among your Ijames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ijames lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ijames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ijames in 1961 was 53, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ijames 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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