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Jamester Family History

Jamester 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: Mester, Amster, Lamaster, Jester, Hameister, Jaster, Master, Dempster

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Where is the Jamester family from?

You can see how Jamester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamester family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Jamester families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jamester's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Jamester families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamester 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 20 census records available for the last name Jamester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamester 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jamester. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jamester. For the veterans among your Jamester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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