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Jemmett Name Meaning

English (southern): from the Middle English personal name Jemet a diminutive of Jem a pet form of James .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Emmett, Jemmott, Jewett, Demmitt, Hemmert, Emmert, Jennett, Hammett

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Where is the Jemmett family from?

You can see how Jemmett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemmett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jemmett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Jemmett families living in Utah. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jemmett's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Jemmett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jemmett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jemmett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jemmett. 34% of Jemmett men worked as a Helper. .

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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

  • Helper
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Oiler
    23%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Jemmett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemmett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jemmett. 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 461 military records available for the last name Jemmett. For the veterans among your Jemmett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemmett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Jemmett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jemmett in 1965 was 90, and 80 in 2003.

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