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Jamson Family History

Jamson Surname Meaning

see Jameson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jamson family from?

You can see how Jamson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jamson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 39 Jamson families living in Ontario. This was about 28% of all the recorded Jamson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jamson families in 1911.
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What did your Jamson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jamson. 50% of Jamson men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Jamson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamson 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Jamson. 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 288 military records available for the last name Jamson. For the veterans among your Jamson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1976, in the United States, Jamson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Jamson in 1965 was 87, and 77 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamson 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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