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Jamrock Family History

Jamrock 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: Hamrock, Shamrock, Jarocki, Jamroz, Larock, Hammock, Jaroch, Hamrick

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Where is the Jamrock family from?

You can see how Jamrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jamrock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jamrock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Jamrock families living in Minnesota. This was about 23% of all the recorded Jamrock's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jamrock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jamrock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jamrock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jamrock. 100% of Jamrock men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jamrock women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Jamrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jamrock 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 Jamrock. 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 53 military records available for the last name Jamrock. For the veterans among your Jamrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jamrock lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Jamrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jamrock in 1955 was 57, and 77 in 2003.

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