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Jamesa Family History

Jamesa 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: James, Ames, Ramesh, Eames, Camisa, Mesa, Janes, Jama, Samsa, Hames

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Where is the Jamesa family from?

You can see how Jamesa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamesa family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Jamesa families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jamesa's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jamesa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamesa 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 45 census records available for the last name Jamesa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamesa 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 Jamesa. 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 Jamesa. For the veterans among your Jamesa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamesa lifespan?

Average Jamesa life expectancy in 1975 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamesa 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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