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Jahme Family History

Jahme 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: Jaime, James, Rahm, Jarmer, Jahr, Dahmen, Jehle, Hamme, Kahre, Dame

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Where is the Jahme family from?

You can see how Jahme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jahme family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Jahme families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Jahme's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jahme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jahme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Jahme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jahme 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Jahme. 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 23 military records available for the last name Jahme. For the veterans among your Jahme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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