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Jamiel Family History

Jamiel 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: Hamiel, Jamil, Amiel, Daniel, James, Hamel, Camel, Kamel, Hamill

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Where is the Jamiel family from?

You can see how Jamiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamiel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jamiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jamiel family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Jamiel's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Jamiel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamiel 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 Jamiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jamiel. 40% of Jamiel men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    20%

What Jamiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Jamiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamiel 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Jamiel. 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 63 military records available for the last name Jamiel. For the veterans among your Jamiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamiel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jamiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jamiel in 1963 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jamiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamiel 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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