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Jemmison Family History

Jemmison Surname Meaning

see Jemison.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Jemmison family from?

You can see how Jemmison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemmison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jemmison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Jemmison families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Jemmison's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jemmison families in 1891.
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What did your Jemmison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jemmison. 100% of Jemmison 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Jemmison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemmison 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Jemmison. 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 187 military records available for the last name Jemmison. For the veterans among your Jemmison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemmison lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Jemmison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jemmison in 1969 was 80, and 45 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jemmison 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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