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Jamiason Family History

Jamiason 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: Jamieson, Jamison, Jameson, Jamerson, Jimison, Amison, Amason

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Where is the Jamiason family from?

You can see how Jamiason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamiason family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Jamiason families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jamiason's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Jamiason families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Jamiason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamiason 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jamiason. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jamiason. For the veterans among your Jamiason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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