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Origins of the Jamieson surname

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Where do most Jamiesons live?

In 1921, most Jamiesons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Jamiesons

How common is your surname?

916th most common surname in the UK

We have 57,900 records for the Jamieson surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Jamiesons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Jamieson first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Margaret
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Jamiesons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Jamiesons in 1921
Knitter

452

Dressmaker

340

Domestic Servant

266

Housekeeper

229

F S

169

Common Male occupations for Jamiesons in 1921
Fisherman

375

Coal Miner

336

Farmer

273

Joiner

223

Farm Servant

201

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