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Jemmings Family History

Jemmings 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: Hemmings, Hemming, Lemming, Jennings, Demming, Cummings, Commings

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Where is the Jemmings family from?

You can see how Jemmings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemmings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jemmings families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Jemmings families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jemmings's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jemmings families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jemmings 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 Jemmings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jemmings. 35% of Jemmings men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Jemmings women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jemmings were Salesman and Farm Laborer.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

What Jemmings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jemmings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemmings 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Jemmings. 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 199 military records available for the last name Jemmings. For the veterans among your Jemmings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemmings lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jemmings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jemmings in 1965 was 87, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jemmings 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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