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Jammer Family History

Jammer Surname Meaning

East German (of Slavic origin): topographic name from Slavic jama ‘hole hollow’ denoting someone who lived at a hollow.

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


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Where is the Jammer family from?

You can see how Jammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jammer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jammer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Jammer families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Jammer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jammer families in 1891.
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What did your Jammer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jammer. 43% of Jammer men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Jammer women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jammer were Machinist and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Typist
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jammer 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Jammer. 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 195 military records available for the last name Jammer. For the veterans among your Jammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jammer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jammer in 1961 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jammer 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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