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Jamis Family History

Jamis 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: James, Janis, Jamil, Samis, Amis, Amin, Paris, Amos, Danis, Rais

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Where is the Jamis family from?

You can see how Jamis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jamis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Jamis families living in Manitoba. This was about 31% of all the recorded Jamis's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Jamis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamis 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 Jamis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jamis. 60% of Jamis men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jamis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamis 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Jamis. 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 241 military records available for the last name Jamis. For the veterans among your Jamis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Jamis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jamis in 1964 was 72, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamis 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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