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Jarma Family History

Jarma Name 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: Varma, Jama, Parma, Jara, Jarka, Jarman, Sarma, Jarema, Bara, Barca

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Where is the Jarma family from?

You can see how Jarma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarma family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Jarma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Jarma families living in Texas. This was about 36% of all the recorded Jarma's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Jarma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jarma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jarma. 60% of Jarma men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Jarma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarma 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Jarma. 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 28 military records available for the last name Jarma. For the veterans among your Jarma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarma lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Jarma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jarma in 1962 was 72, and 58 in 2003.

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