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Jamous Family History

Jamous 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, Amos, Jaros, Ramus, Ramos, Janos, Jacobs, Matous, Wanous

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Where is the Jamous family from?

You can see how Jamous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamous family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jamous family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Jamous's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Jamous families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamous surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Jamous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamous 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Jamous. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jamous. For the veterans among your Jamous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamous lifespan?

Average Jamous life expectancy in 1969 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamous 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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