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Jiem Family History

Jiem 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: Siem, Liem, Diem, Jim, Ji, Kim, Im, Kiel, Jin, Lier

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Where is the Jiem family from?

You can see how Jiem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jiem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jiem family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jiem's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jiem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jiem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Jiem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jiem 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jiem. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jiem. For the veterans among your Jiem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jiem lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jiem 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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