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Jammeson Family History

Jammeson 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: Jameson, Jamieson, Jimmerson, Jamerson, Jamison, James, Samson, Jason

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Where is the Jammeson family from?

You can see how Jammeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jammeson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jammeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Jammeson families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Jammeson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jammeson families in 1911.
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What did your Jammeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jammeson. 100% of Jammeson men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Jammeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jammeson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Jammeson. 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 21 military records available for the last name Jammeson. For the veterans among your Jammeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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