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Jamaes Family History

Jamaes 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: James, Damas, Ames, Jamar, Jaques, Eames, Lamas, Janes, Jamal, Jama

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Where is the Jamaes family from?

You can see how Jamaes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamaes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jamaes families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Jamaes family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Jamaes's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Jamaes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Jamaes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamaes 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jamaes. 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 Jamaes. For the veterans among your Jamaes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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