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Jamigan Family History

Jamigan 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: Damian, Radigan, Gavigan, Ratigan, Lanigan, Madigan, Jamison

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Where is the Jamigan family from?

You can see how Jamigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamigan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jamigan families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jamigan's in USA. Tennessee and 1 other state had the highest population of Jamigan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Jamigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamigan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jamigan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jamigan. For the veterans among your Jamigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamigan lifespan?

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