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Jemes Family History

Jemes 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, Nemes, Remes, Lees, Nemec, Hees, Hermes, Ames, Mewes, Jerez

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Where is the Jemes family from?

You can see how Jemes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jemes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Jemes families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jemes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jemes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jemes 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 Jemes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jemes. 38% of Jemes men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Jemes women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jemes were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

What Jemes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jemes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemes 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Jemes. 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 147 military records available for the last name Jemes. For the veterans among your Jemes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jemes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Jemes in 1966 was 84, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jemes 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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