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Jatsum Family History

Jatsum 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: Matsuo, Wassum, Matsui, Tatum, Allum, Baum, Matsuda, Jason, Ranum

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Where is the Jatsum family from?

You can see how Jatsum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jatsum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jatsum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Jatsum families living in Staffordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jatsum's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Jatsum families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Jatsum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jatsum 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jatsum. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Jatsum. For the veterans among your Jatsum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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