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Jemmett Family History

Jemmett Surname Meaning

English (southern): from the Middle English personal name Jemet a diminutive of Jem a pet form of James.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jemmett family from?

You can see how Jemmett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemmett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jemmett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 26 Jemmett families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Jemmett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jemmett families in 1911.
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What did your Jemmett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Drug Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Jemmett. 67% of Jemmett men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Jemmett women worked as a Drug Clerk.

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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

  • Labourer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Drug Clerk
    100%

What Jemmett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Jemmett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemmett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jemmett. 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 461 military records available for the last name Jemmett. For the veterans among your Jemmett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemmett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Jemmett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jemmett in 1965 was 90, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jemmett 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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