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Jamish Family History

Jamish 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: Janish, James, Beamish, Ramesh, Barish, Fabish, Danish, Camisa

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Where is the Jamish family from?

You can see how Jamish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jamish family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jamish's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Jamish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamish 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 43 census records available for the last name Jamish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamish 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Jamish. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jamish. For the veterans among your Jamish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamish lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamish 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jamish

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