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Jamt Family History

Jamt 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: Jama, Ham, Ram, Batt, James, Ramm, Kamp, Hatt, Hart, Gant

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Where is the Jamt family from?

You can see how Jamt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Jamt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jamt families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Jamt's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Jamt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamt 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 45 census records available for the last name Jamt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamt 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jamt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jamt. For the veterans among your Jamt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jamt 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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