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Yarm Family History

Yarm Surname Meaning

see Yarham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Yarm family from?

You can see how Yarm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yarm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Yarm families living in Georgia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Yarm's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Yarm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yarm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yarm. 100% of Yarm men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Yarm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarm 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Yarm. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Yarm. For the veterans among your Yarm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarm lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Yarm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Yarm in 1964 was 87, and 77 in 1993.

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