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Jamaica Family History

Jamaica Surname Meaning

Hispanic: habitational name from Jamaica, an island situated in the Caribbean Sea, named from Taíno Xaymaca ‘land of wood and water’ or ‘land of springs’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jamaica family from?

You can see how Jamaica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamaica family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jamaica families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there were 4 Jamaica families living in Virginia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jamaica's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Jamaica families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Jamaica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamaica 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Jamaica. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Jamaica. For the veterans among your Jamaica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamaica lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Jamaica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jamaica in 1987 was 72, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamaica 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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