This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Jarmuth family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Jarmuth Family History

Jarmuth 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: Warmuth, Wermuth, Wormuth, Baruth, Warmoth, Carruth, Warmouth

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Jarmuth family from?

You can see how Jarmuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarmuth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Jarmuth families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Jarmuth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jarmuth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarmuth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Jarmuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarmuth. 60% of Jarmuth men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jarmuth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarmuth were Salesman and Maid.

View Census Data for Jarmuth | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Jarmuth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Jarmuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarmuth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Jarmuth

Passenger Lists

There are 143 immigration records available for the last name Jarmuth. 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.

View all Jarmuth immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Jarmuth. For the veterans among your Jarmuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Jarmuth military records

You've only scratched the surface of Jarmuth family history

Discover More

What is the average Jarmuth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Jarmuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Jarmuth in 1959 was 50, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jarmuth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarmuth 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Jarmuth family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial