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Jaminson Family History

Jaminson 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: Jamieson, Jamison, Janson, Minson, Jameson, Makinson, Jamerson

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Where is the Jaminson family from?

You can see how Jaminson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaminson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaminson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Jaminson families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Jaminson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jaminson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaminson 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 Jaminson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaminson. 45% of Jaminson men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Jaminson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaminson were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Miner
    21%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Jaminson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Jaminson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaminson 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 792 immigration records available for the last name Jaminson. 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 80 military records available for the last name Jaminson. For the veterans among your Jaminson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaminson lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Jaminson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jaminson in 1976 was 53, and 59 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaminson 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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