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Jammerson Family History

Jammerson 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: Jimmerson, Jamerson, Amberson, Jimerson, Jasperson, Jameson, Jamieson

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Where is the Jammerson family from?

You can see how Jammerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jammerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jammerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Jammerson families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Jammerson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jammerson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jammerson 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 Jammerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jammerson. 73% of Jammerson men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    73%
  • Laborer
    28%

What Jammerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Jammerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jammerson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Jammerson. 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 86 military records available for the last name Jammerson. For the veterans among your Jammerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jammerson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Jammerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Jammerson in 1965 was 70, and 49 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jammerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jammerson 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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