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Jarm Family History

Jarm Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Farm, Harm, Warm, Jara, Karm, Mark, Ham, Bard, Ram, Hare

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Where is the Jarm family from?

You can see how Jarm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarm family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jarm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 6 Jarm families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarm's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Jarm families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Jarm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarm 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Jarm. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 129 military records available for the last name Jarm. For the veterans among your Jarm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarm lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Jarm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jarm in 1969 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarm ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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