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Jemm Family History

Jemm 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: Emm, Lemm, Hemm, Helm, Ramm, Kemp, Hamm, Imm, Kimm, Rehm

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Where is the Jemm family from?

You can see how Jemm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jemm families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Jemm families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Jemm's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Jemm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jemm 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 Jemm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jemm. 100% of Jemm 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 Jemm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Jemm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemm 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Jemm. 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 13 military records available for the last name Jemm. For the veterans among your Jemm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemm lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Jemm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jemm in 1979 was 87, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jemm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jemm 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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