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Jamsett Family History

Jamsett 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: Hassett, Gassett, Bassett, Massett, Hamlett, Jackett, Hammett

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Where is the Jamsett family from?

You can see how Jamsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamsett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jamsett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Jamsett families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jamsett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jamsett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamsett 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 Jamsett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jamsett. 100% of Jamsett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Jamsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamsett 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jamsett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jamsett. For the veterans among your Jamsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamsett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamsett 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jamsett

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