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Jameston Family History

Jameston 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: Jameson, Jamerson, Jamieson, Jamison, Meston, Humeston, Easton, James

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Where is the Jameston family from?

You can see how Jameston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jameston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jameston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Jameston families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Jameston's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jameston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jameston 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 Jameston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jameston. 60% of Jameston men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Painter
    40%

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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Jameston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jameston 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Jameston. 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 19 military records available for the last name Jameston. For the veterans among your Jameston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jameston lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Jameston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jameston in 1969 was 61, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jameston 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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