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Jemminson Family History

Jemminson 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: Jenkinson, Hemmingson, Jemison, Emison, Jergenson, Jellison, Jenson

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Where is the Jemminson family from?

You can see how Jemminson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemminson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Jemminson families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Jemminson family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Jemminson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jemminson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Jemminson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemminson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jemminson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jemminson. For the veterans among your Jemminson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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