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Jemson Family History

Jemson Surname Meaning

see Gimson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jemson family from?

You can see how Jemson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jemson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Jemson families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Jemson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jemson families in 1911.
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What did your Jemson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jemson. 56% of Jemson men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Jemson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jemson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemson 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Jemson. 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 110 military records available for the last name Jemson. For the veterans among your Jemson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Jemson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jemson in 1955 was 61, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jemson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jemson 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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