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Jmison Family History

Jmison 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: Emison, Jamison, Jimison, Amison, Jemison, Jason, Faison, Maison

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Where is the Jmison family from?

You can see how Jmison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jmison family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jmison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Jmison families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jmison's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Jmison families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Jmison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jmison 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jmison. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jmison. For the veterans among your Jmison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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