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Jamain Family History

Jamain 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: Jamail, Main, Amin, Jamar, Kamin, Hamlin, Aman, Zaman, Raman, Samarin

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Where is the Jamain family from?

You can see how Jamain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamain family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Jamain families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Jamain family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jamain's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Jamain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Jamain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamain 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Jamain. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jamain. For the veterans among your Jamain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamain lifespan?

Average Jamain life expectancy in 1969 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamain 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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