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Jemme Family History

Jemme 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: Temme, Hemme, Gemme, Demme, Lemme, Emme, Remme, Kemme, Jerome, Homme

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Where is the Jemme family from?

You can see how Jemme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemme family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jemme families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Jemme families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jemme's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jemme families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jemme 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 Jemme ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cutt was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jemme. 50% of Jemme men worked as a Cutt.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cutt
    50%
  • Catonnier
    50%

What Jemme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Jemme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemme 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Jemme. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jemme. For the veterans among your Jemme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemme lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1994, in the United States, Jemme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jemme in 1984 was 86, and 77 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jemme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jemme 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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