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Jama Family History

Jama Surname Meaning

Muslim: from a derivative of Arabic jāmiʿ ‘author writer’ literally ‘gatherer (of texts)’.

Slovenian: topographic name for someone who lived by a depression or a cave or hole from jama ‘cave hole’.

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


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Where is the Jama family from?

You can see how Jama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jama family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jama families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Jama families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jama's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jama families in 1911.
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What did your Jama ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jama. 100% of Jama women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jama 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 874 immigration records available for the last name Jama. 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 602 military records available for the last name Jama. For the veterans among your Jama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jama lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Jama in 1963 was 66, and 33 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jama 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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