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Jamar Family History

Jamar Surname Meaning

French: derivative of Jam(m)e which is of the same origin as Gemme.

In some cases possibly also Slovenian: topographic name derived from jama ‘cave hole’ (see Jama).

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


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Where is the Jamar family from?

You can see how Jamar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jamar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Jamar families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Jamar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jamar families in 1891.
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What did your Jamar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jamar. 29% of Jamar men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Jamar women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jamar were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Hose Keeper
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jamar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamar 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Jamar. 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 876 military records available for the last name Jamar. For the veterans among your Jamar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jamar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jamar in 1962 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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