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Jamie Family History

Jamie Surname Meaning

Scottish (mainly Angus): from a Scots pet form of the personal name James.

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


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Where is the Jamie family from?

You can see how Jamie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jamie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 8 Jamie families living in Manitoba. This was about 40% of all the recorded Jamie's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Jamie families in 1911.
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What did your Jamie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jamie. 39% of Jamie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jamie women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farm Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jamie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamie 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Jamie. 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 307 military records available for the last name Jamie. For the veterans among your Jamie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jamie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jamie in 1963 was 85, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamie 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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