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Jamers Family History

Jamers 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: James, Lamers, Jagers, Hamer, Ames, Jamar, Kamer, Jarmer, Capers

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Where is the Jamers family from?

You can see how Jamers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jamers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Jamers families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Jamers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jamers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamers 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 Jamers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jamers. 44% of Jamers men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Jamers women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jamers were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Jamers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Jamers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamers 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Jamers. 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 33 military records available for the last name Jamers. For the veterans among your Jamers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamers lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Jamers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jamers in 1988 was 41, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamers 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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