Origins of the Jeames surname
About the Jeameses
We have a total of 152 records for people with the last name Jeames.
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Interesting facts about Jeames
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Jeames surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
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What are the most common Jeames first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Jeameses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Jeameses in 1921
General Servant Domestic
2
Housemaid Domestic
2
Laundress
2
Servant
2
Domestic Servant
1
Common male occupations for Jeameses in 1921
Butcher
8
Waterman
3
Cane Worker
2
Currier
2
Leather Seller
2
