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Yarema Family History

Yarema Surname Meaning

Ukrainian: from the personal name Yarema a colloquial form of Jeremiah.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yarema family from?

You can see how Yarema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarema family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yarema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Yarema families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yarema's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Yarema families in 1920.
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What did your Yarema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yarema. 18% of Yarema men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Yarema women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yarema were Clerk and Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Attendant
    12%
  • Helper
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yarema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarema 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Yarema. 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 294 military records available for the last name Yarema. For the veterans among your Yarema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarema lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yarema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Yarema in 1963 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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