Origins of the Jamison surname

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    In 1921, most Jamisons lived in london

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    5,200 Jamisons found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Jamisons

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    Common female occupations for Jamisons in 1921

    Dressmaker

    19

    F S

    19

    Living On Own Means

    16

    Knitter

    14

    Domestic Servant

    13

    Common male occupations for Jamisons in 1921

    Farm Hands

    71

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    51

    General Farmers

    27

    Coal Miner

    26

    Weaver

    23

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