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Jamsen Family History

Jamsen 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: Jansen, James, Samson, Kampen, Jason, Mammen, Ramsden, Kamen, Ramsey

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Where is the Jamsen family from?

You can see how Jamsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jamsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Jamsen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jamsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jamsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamsen 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 Jamsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jamsen. 33% of Jamsen men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Jamsen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jamsen were Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    33%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Jamsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Jamsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamsen 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Jamsen. 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 75 military records available for the last name Jamsen. For the veterans among your Jamsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamsen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Jamsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Jamsen in 1961 was 51, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamsen 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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