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Jaman Family History

Jaman 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: Jamar, Aman, Zaman, Raman, Jamal, Jama, Daman, Naman, Jarman, Jasman

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Where is the Jaman family from?

You can see how Jaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaman families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Jaman families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Jaman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jaman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaman 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 Jaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jaman. 67% of Jaman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Jaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 964 census records available for the last name Jaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaman 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Jaman. 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 119 military records available for the last name Jaman. For the veterans among your Jaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Jaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jaman in 1972 was 86, and 93 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaman 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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