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Jams Family History

Jams 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, Jabs, Iams, Jans, Jama, Tams, Jass, Ijams, Sams, Hams

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Where is the Jams family from?

You can see how Jams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jams family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jams families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Jams families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Jams's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jams families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jams 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 Jams ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jams. 28% of Jams men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Jams women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jams were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Laundress
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Jams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jams 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 837 immigration records available for the last name Jams. 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 276 military records available for the last name Jams. For the veterans among your Jams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jams lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Jams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jams in 1972 was 39, and 33 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jams 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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