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Jaume Family History

Jaume 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: Jaime, James, Jude, Baum, Aude, Taube, Vause, June, Hauge, Juve

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Where is the Jaume family from?

You can see how Jaume families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaume family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaume families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jaume family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaume's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jaume families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaume 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 Jaume ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaume. 60% of Jaume men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jaume women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    60%
  • Propietario
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Jaume family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Jaume. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaume 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Jaume. 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 29 military records available for the last name Jaume. For the veterans among your Jaume ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaume lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Jaume life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Jaume in 1965 was 84, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaume

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaume 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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