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Jameison Family History

Jameison Surname Meaning

see Jameson.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Jameison family from?

You can see how Jameison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jameison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jameison families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 118 Jameison families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Jameison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jameison families in 1911.
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What did your Jameison ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Jameison. 62% of Jameison men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jameison women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    62%
  • Engineer
    15%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Jameison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jameison 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 Jameison. 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 463 military records available for the last name Jameison. For the veterans among your Jameison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jameison lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jameison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Jameison in 1963 was 64, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jameison 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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