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Jamus Family History

Jamus 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: James, Ramus, Camus, Janus, Amos, Damas, Rasmus, Ames, Jamar, Jesus

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Where is the Jamus family from?

You can see how Jamus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jamus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Jamus families living in Kansas. This was about 42% of all the recorded Jamus's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Jamus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamus 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 205 census records available for the last name Jamus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamus 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Jamus. 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 11 military records available for the last name Jamus. For the veterans among your Jamus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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