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Jamp Family History

Jamp 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: Kamp, Ramp, Japp, Damp, Camp, Jama, Samp, Hamp, Lamp, Jump

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Where is the Jamp family from?

You can see how Jamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jamp families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Jamp families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jamp's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jamp families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Jamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamp 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Jamp. 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 21 military records available for the last name Jamp. For the veterans among your Jamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamp lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Jamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jamp in 1976 was 72, and 79 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamp 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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