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Jemas Family History

Jemas 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: Demas, Jonas, James, Damas, Neman, Demar, Jamar, Demay, Jesus, Remis

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Where is the Jemas family from?

You can see how Jemas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jemas families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Jemas families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jemas's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Jemas families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jemas 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 Jemas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jemas. 100% of Jemas 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 98 census records available for the last name Jemas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemas 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Jemas. 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 16 military records available for the last name Jemas. For the veterans among your Jemas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jemas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jemas in 1966 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jemas 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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