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Ijams Family History

Ijams Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Iams. This surname is common in MD and NC. Compare Iiams and Ijames.

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


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Where is the Ijams family from?

You can see how Ijams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ijams family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ijams families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Ijams families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ijams's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ijams families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ijams surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ijams ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ijams. 50% of Ijams men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ijams women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ijams were Salesman and Case Aid.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Case Aid
    50%

What Ijams family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ijams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ijams 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Ijams. 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 634 military records available for the last name Ijams. For the veterans among your Ijams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ijams lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ijams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ijams in 1963 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

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