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Jamer Family History

Jamer Name 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: James, Hamer, Jamar, Kamer, Jarmer, Jaber, Ramer, Damer, Lamer, Jager

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Where is the Jamer family from?

You can see how Jamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jamer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Jamer families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jamer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jamer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jamer. 50% of Jamer men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Artist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamer 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Jamer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 255 military records available for the last name Jamer. For the veterans among your Jamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Jamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jamer in 1965 was 70, and 97 in 1998.

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