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Jamerson Family History

Jamerson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Jameson. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Jamerson family from?

You can see how Jamerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jamerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 34 Jamerson families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Jamerson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jamerson families in 1891.
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What did your Jamerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jamerson. 100% of Jamerson men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Jamerson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Jamerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamerson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jamerson. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Jamerson. For the veterans among your Jamerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamerson lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Jamerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jamerson in 1942 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamerson 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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