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Jamseson Family History

Jamseson 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: Jameson, Jamieson, Jansson, Jamerson, Jamison, James, Samson, Jason

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Where is the Jamseson family from?

You can see how Jamseson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamseson family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Jamseson family living in Angus. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jamseson's in Scotland. Angus and 2 other counties had the highest population of Jamseson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Jamseson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamseson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jamseson. 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 Jamseson. For the veterans among your Jamseson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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