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Jarmer Family History

Jarmer Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Garmer from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements gār gēr ‘spear lance’ + māri ‘famous’.

East German: from a Germanized form of the Slavic personal name Jaromir based on the element jar ‘lush rank’ also ‘strong’.

East German: habitational name from a place called Jarmer near Stettin (Polish Szczecin).

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


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Where is the Jarmer family from?

You can see how Jarmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jarmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Jarmer families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Jarmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jarmer families in 1891.
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What did your Jarmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarmer. 29% of Jarmer men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Jarmer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarmer were Mechanic and Maid.

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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
    29%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jarmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarmer 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Jarmer. 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 241 military records available for the last name Jarmer. For the veterans among your Jarmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarmer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Jarmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jarmer in 1957 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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