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Jasmer Family History

Jasmer Surname Meaning

North German: unexplained. Variant of Jesmer a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Jasmer family from?

You can see how Jasmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jasmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jasmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Jasmer families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jasmer's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Jasmer families in 1891.
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What did your Jasmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jasmer. 28% of Jasmer men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Jasmer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jasmer were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Housework
    14%

What Jasmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jasmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jasmer 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Jasmer. 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 279 military records available for the last name Jasmer. For the veterans among your Jasmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jasmer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jasmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jasmer in 1961 was 70, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jasmer 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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