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Jarman Family History

Jarman Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of German.

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


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Where is the Jarman family from?

You can see how Jarman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jarman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 557 Jarman families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Jarman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jarman families in 1891.
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What did your Jarman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jarman. 9% of Jarman men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Jarman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarman were Farm Labourer 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

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Farm Labourer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

What Jarman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89,000 census records available for the last name Jarman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarman 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Jarman. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Jarman. For the veterans among your Jarman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Jarman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jarman in 1951 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarman 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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