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Jamme Family History

Jamme 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: Hamme, Damme, Jaime, Lamme, James, Ramm, Hamm, Mammen, Hammer, Homme

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Where is the Jamme family from?

You can see how Jamme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamme family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jamme families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Jamme families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jamme's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jamme families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamme 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 Jamme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jamme. 50% of Jamme men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jamme women worked as a Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Jamme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Jamme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamme 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Jamme. 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 118 military records available for the last name Jamme. For the veterans among your Jamme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamme lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jamme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jamme in 1965 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jamme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamme 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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