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Jamesan Family History

Jamesan 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: Jameson, James, Ganesan, Jamerson, Jamieson, Jamison, Jakeman, Damian

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Where is the Jamesan family from?

You can see how Jamesan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamesan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Jamesan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jamesan families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Jamesan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jamesan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamesan 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 52 census records available for the last name Jamesan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamesan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jamesan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jamesan. For the veterans among your Jamesan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamesan 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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