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Jamett Family History

Jamett Name 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: James, Emmett, Jewett, Samet, Gamet, Cavett, Ament, Hamlett, Jackett

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Where is the Jamett family from?

You can see how Jamett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jamett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Jamett family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jamett's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jamett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jamett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jamett. 100% of Jamett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Jamett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamett 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Jamett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Jamett. For the veterans among your Jamett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamett lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Jamett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jamett in 1970 was 78, and 91 in 1999.

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