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Jemmett Family History

Jemmett Surname Meaning

English (southern): from the Middle English personal name Jemet a diminutive of Jem a pet form of James.

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


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Where is the Jemmett family from?

You can see how Jemmett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemmett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jemmett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Jemmett families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Jemmett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jemmett families in 1891.
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What did your Jemmett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jemmett. 43% of Jemmett men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Jemmett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jemmett were Farmworker and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Lorry Driver Heavy Worker
    29%
  • Farmworker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Jemmett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemmett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jemmett. 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 461 military records available for the last name Jemmett. For the veterans among your Jemmett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemmett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Jemmett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jemmett in 1965 was 90, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jemmett 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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