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Jamelson Family History

Jamelson 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: Samelson, Jameson, Jamerson, Melson, Samuelson, Abelson, Adelson

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Where is the Jamelson family from?

You can see how Jamelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamelson family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Jamelson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jamelson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jamelson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Jamelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamelson 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Jamelson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jamelson. For the veterans among your Jamelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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