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Jamma Family History

Jamma 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: Jama, Gamma, James, Ramm, Hamm, Sama, Lamm, Jamar, Camm, Damm

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Where is the Jamma family from?

You can see how Jamma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamma family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Jamma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Jamma families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Jamma's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jamma families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamma 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 Jamma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jamma. 50% of Jamma men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jamma women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jamma were Farm Hand and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Jamma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Jamma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamma 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Jamma. 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 47 military records available for the last name Jamma. For the veterans among your Jamma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamma lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Jamma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jamma in 1965 was 84, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jamma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamma 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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