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Jemma Family History

Jemma 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: Gemma, Lemma, Emma, Demma, Kempa, Temme, Somma, Emm, Hemme, Gemme

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Where is the Jemma family from?

You can see how Jemma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemma family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jemma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jemma families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Jemma's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jemma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jemma 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 Jemma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jemma. 34% of Jemma men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jemma women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    34%
  • Baker
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Jemma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Jemma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemma 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Jemma. 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 31 military records available for the last name Jemma. For the veterans among your Jemma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemma lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Jemma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jemma in 1973 was 74, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jemma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jemma 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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