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Jarema Family History

Jarema Name Meaning

Polish: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Barkema, Datema, Anema, Harkema, Jansma, Adema, Bajema, Aardema

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Where is the Jarema family from?

You can see how Jarema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarema family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Jarema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Jarema families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 15% of all the recorded Jarema's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jarema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jarema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarema. 40% of Jarema men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jarema women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarema were Painter and Spinner. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Spinner
    50%
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Census Records

There are 936 census records available for the last name Jarema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarema 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 723 immigration records available for the last name Jarema. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 437 military records available for the last name Jarema. For the veterans among your Jarema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarema lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Jarema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jarema in 1956 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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