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Jome Family History

Jome 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: Jobe, Tome, Dome, Rome, Jose, Joe, Jone, Home, Joye, John

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Where is the Jome family from?

You can see how Jome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jome family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jome families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 4 Jome families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jome's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Jome families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jome 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 Jome ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jome. 39% of Jome men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jome women worked as a Farm Labor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%

What Jome family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jome 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Jome. 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 176 military records available for the last name Jome. For the veterans among your Jome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jome lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Jome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jome in 1975 was 66, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jome

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jome 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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