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Jemeison Family History

Jemeison 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: Jemison, Emison, Jellison, Jimerson, Jennison, Jameson, Jenison

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Where is the Jemeison family from?

You can see how Jemeison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemeison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jemeison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Jemeison families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jemeison's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jemeison families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Jemeison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemeison 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Jemeison. 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 Jemeison. For the veterans among your Jemeison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemeison lifespan?

Average Jemeison life expectancy in 1983 was 26 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jemeison 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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