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Jamail Family History

Jamail Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Lebanese Arabic Gemayel a surname related to Jamal. This form of the surname is also found in Morocco but it is very rare there.

Bearers of the Lebanese surname are Christians.

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


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Where is the Jamail family from?

You can see how Jamail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamail family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Jamail families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Jamail families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jamail's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Jamail families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamail 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 Jamail ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jamail. 35% of Jamail men worked as a Salesman and 67% of Jamail women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jamail were Manager and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    35%
  • Merchant
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Jamail family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Jamail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamail 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Jamail. 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 136 military records available for the last name Jamail. For the veterans among your Jamail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamail lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Jamail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jamail in 1959 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

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