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Jammison Family History

Jammison 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: Jamison, Harmison, Jameson, Jamerson, Jamieson, Jimison, Amison

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Where is the Jammison family from?

You can see how Jammison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jammison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jammison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Jammison families living in Durham. This was about 77% of all the recorded Jammison's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Jammison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jammison 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 Jammison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jammison. 100% of Jammison men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jammison women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Jammison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 792 census records available for the last name Jammison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jammison 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Jammison. 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 79 military records available for the last name Jammison. For the veterans among your Jammison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jammison lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Jammison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jammison in 1991 was 77, and 90 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jammison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jammison 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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