They parted from the larger Minangkabau society due to the common intermarriage to some Aceh-based people, namely Acehnese, Kluet, Singkil and Simeulue.

[2] Story has it that during the Padri War, the vicar fighters were cornered by the attacks of the Dutch East Indies.

The coast line of the Minangkabaus at that time were a part of the Aceh kingdom, sent military aid.

It is also said that South Aceh Regency was a stop-by for pilgrimers from West Sumatra sailing for Mecca.

[4] However, due to the influence of cultural assimilation for a long time, most of the Aneuk Jamee people, especially of those who occupy regions that are dominated by the Acehnese people for example West Aceh Regency, the Aneuk Jamee language is only used among the older generations.