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Jamies Family History

Jamies 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, Javier, Mies, Aries, Jaques, Eames, Hamiel, Janes

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Where is the Jamies family from?

You can see how Jamies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamies family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jamies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Jamies families living in Ayrshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jamies's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Jamies families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jamies ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jamies. 100% of Jamies women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Jamies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamies 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Jamies. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jamies. For the veterans among your Jamies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamies lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Jamies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jamies in 1995 was 63, and 19 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jamies

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamies 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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