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Yarham Family History

Yarham Surname Meaning

Probably from Yarm (NR Yorks), assuming that a branch of the Yorks family had migrated to Norfolk by the 16th century.

The place-name is recorded as Yarum in 1182 and derives from Old English *gearum, dative plural form of *gear.

‘Yair’ or ‘weir’ refers to an enclosure or dam for catching fish.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Yarham family from?

You can see how Yarham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yarham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 118 Yarham families living in Norfolk. This was about 73% of all the recorded Yarham's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Yarham families in 1891.
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What did your Yarham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Yarham. 34% of Yarham men worked as a Farm Labourer and 74% of Yarham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yarham were Farm Carter and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Horseman On Farm
    28%
  • Cowman
    17%
  • Farm Carter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • House Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 86 immigration records available for the last name Yarham. 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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There are 282 military records available for the last name Yarham. For the veterans among your Yarham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarham lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Yarham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yarham in 1963 was 75, and 99 in 2003.

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