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Jaymes Family History

Jaymes 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, Haymes, Jaimes, Jaynes, Hayes, Haynes, Ames, Jarmer, Ayles

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Where is the Jaymes family from?

You can see how Jaymes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaymes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaymes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Jaymes family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jaymes's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Jaymes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaymes 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 Jaymes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jaymes. 47% of Jaymes men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Labor
    14%

What Jaymes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jaymes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaymes 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Jaymes. 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 90 military records available for the last name Jaymes. For the veterans among your Jaymes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaymes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Jaymes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jaymes in 1967 was 58, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jaymes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaymes 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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