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Jemmeson Family History

Jemmeson Surname Meaning

see Jemison.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Jemmeson family from?

You can see how Jemmeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemmeson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jemmeson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Jemmeson families living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jemmeson's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Jemmeson families in 1891.
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What did your Jemmeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jemmeson. 100% of Jemmeson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jemmeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemmeson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Jemmeson. 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 64 military records available for the last name Jemmeson. For the veterans among your Jemmeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemmeson lifespan?

Average Jemmeson life expectancy in 1986 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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