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Jamros Family History

Jamros 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: Jaros, Jamroz, Jamrog, James, Amos, Baros, Jarosz, Mavros, Lambros

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Where is the Jamros family from?

You can see how Jamros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamros family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jamros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jamros family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jamros's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jamros families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamros 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 Jamros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Flat Work Ironer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jamros. 78% of Jamros men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jamros women worked as a Flat Work Ironer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jamros were Printer and Laborer.

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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
    78%
  • Printer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Flat Work Ironer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Jamros family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Jamros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamros 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Jamros. 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 272 military records available for the last name Jamros. For the veterans among your Jamros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamros lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jamros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jamros in 1963 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamros 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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