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Jamila Family History

Jamila 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: Jamil, Kamiya, Hamill, Avila, Jalil, Lamica, Camisa, Davila, Jamal

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Where is the Jamila family from?

You can see how Jamila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jamila family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jamila's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Jamila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamila 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 41 census records available for the last name Jamila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamila 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Jamila. 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 43 military records available for the last name Jamila. For the veterans among your Jamila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamila lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Jamila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jamila in 1972 was 80, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamila 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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