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Jemieson Family History

Jemieson 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: Jamieson, Jemison, Emison, Jameson, Jenison, Jewison, Jamison

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Where is the Jemieson family from?

You can see how Jemieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemieson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jemieson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Jemieson families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Jemieson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Jemieson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jemieson 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 Jemieson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jemieson. 100% of Jemieson 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%

What Jemieson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Jemieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemieson 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Jemieson. 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 25 military records available for the last name Jemieson. For the veterans among your Jemieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemieson lifespan?

Average Jemieson life expectancy in 2002 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jemieson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jemieson 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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