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Jemmesson Family History

Jemmesson 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: Jimmerson, Emmerson, Jergenson, Jimerson, Jepperson, Jameson, Jesson

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Where is the Jemmesson family from?

You can see how Jemmesson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemmesson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jemmesson family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Jemmesson's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Jemmesson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Jemmesson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemmesson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jemmesson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jemmesson. For the veterans among your Jemmesson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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