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Jampbell Family History

Jampbell 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: Campbell, Gambell, Cambell, Sampsell, Ramsell, Ramsdell, Asbell

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Where is the Jampbell family from?

You can see how Jampbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jampbell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Jampbell families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1911 there was 1 Jampbell family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jampbell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jampbell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jampbell 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 44 census records available for the last name Jampbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jampbell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Jampbell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jampbell. For the veterans among your Jampbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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