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Jamet Family History

Jamet 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, Samet, Gamet, Janet, Hamel, Camel, Hamer, Kamel, Kamen, Kmet

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Where is the Jamet family from?

You can see how Jamet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jamet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Jamet families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jamet's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jamet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamet 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 Jamet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jamet. 100% of Jamet women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 965 census records available for the last name Jamet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamet 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Jamet. 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 310 military records available for the last name Jamet. For the veterans among your Jamet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamet lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Jamet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jamet in 1971 was 64, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamet 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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