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Jarham Family History

Jarham 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: Barham, Parham, Derham, Markham, Latham, Farhat, Lapham, Farnham

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Where is the Jarham family from?

You can see how Jarham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jarham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Jarham families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jarham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jarham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Jarham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarham 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jarham. 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 13 military records available for the last name Jarham. For the veterans among your Jarham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarham 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.

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