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Jaminison Family History

Jaminison 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, Janson, Jansson, Minson, Minion, Jennison

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Where is the Jaminison family from?

You can see how Jaminison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaminison family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Jaminison families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jaminison's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jaminison families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Jaminison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaminison 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jaminison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jaminison. For the veterans among your Jaminison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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