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Jamel Family History

Jamel 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, Hamel, Camel, Kamel, Ramel, Gamel, Jamal, Jamil, Jakel, Samel

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Where is the Jamel family from?

You can see how Jamel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jamel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Jamel family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jamel's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Jamel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamel 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 Jamel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and House Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jamel. 28% of Jamel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Jamel women worked as a House Worker.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Helper
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Worker
    100%

What Jamel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Jamel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamel 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Jamel. 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 207 military records available for the last name Jamel. For the veterans among your Jamel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Jamel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jamel in 1956 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamel 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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