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Jamian Family History

Jamian 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: Damian, Amin, Fabian, Jamar, Kamin, Timian, Julian, Aman, Zaman

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Where is the Jamian family from?

You can see how Jamian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jamian families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Jamian families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Jamian's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Jamian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jamian ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jamian ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Jamian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamian 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Jamian. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jamian. For the veterans among your Jamian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamian lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Jamian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jamian in 1973 was 77, and 75 in 2003.

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