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Jamer Family History

Jamer 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, Hamer, Jamar, Kamer, Jarmer, Jaber, Ramer, Damer, Lamer, Jager

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Where is the Jamer family from?

You can see how Jamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jamer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jamer family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jamer's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Jamer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamer 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 Jamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jamer. 32% of Jamer men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Jamer women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jamer were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

What Jamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamer 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Jamer. 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 255 military records available for the last name Jamer. For the veterans among your Jamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Jamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jamer in 1965 was 70, and 97 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jamer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamer 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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