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Jam Family History

Jam 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: Ham, Ram, Nam, Kam, Lam, Jan, Sam, Cam, Jay, Dam

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Where is the Jam family from?

You can see how Jam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jam families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Jam families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Jam's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jam 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 Jam ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jam. 28% of Jam men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Labourer
    28%
  • Cook
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jam 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jam. 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 409 military records available for the last name Jam. For the veterans among your Jam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jam lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Jam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jam in 1954 was 27, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jam 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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