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Jampsa Family History

Jampsa 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, Camps, Campa, Camisa, Lampa, Jama, Samsa, Jansa, Jasa, Kampa

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Where is the Jampsa family from?

You can see how Jampsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jampsa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jampsa family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jampsa's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Jampsa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jampsa 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 Jampsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jampsa. 43% of Jampsa 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Blacksmith
    29%

What Jampsa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Jampsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jampsa 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Jampsa. 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 39 military records available for the last name Jampsa. For the veterans among your Jampsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jampsa lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2001, in the United States, Jampsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jampsa in 1945 was 43, and 57 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jampsa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jampsa 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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