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James Sr Family History

James Sr 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, Jameson, Caesar, Messer, Hamer, Jesse, Jaeger, Ames, Jamar

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Where is the James Sr family from?

You can see how James Sr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The James Sr family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 James Sr family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded James Sr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of James Sr families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name James Sr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, James Sr 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 10 immigration records available for the last name James Sr. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name James Sr. For the veterans among your James Sr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average James Sr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, James Sr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for James Sr in 1963 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your James Sr 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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