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Jarmen Family History

Jarmen 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: Carmen, Jarmer, Jarman, Jarmin, Jarmon, James, Harben, Harden, Carden

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Where is the Jarmen family from?

You can see how Jarmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarmen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jarmen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Jarmen families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jarmen's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Jarmen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarmen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jarmen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jarmen. 45% of Jarmen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jarmen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jarmen were Farming and Cutting.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Cutting
    50%

What Jarmen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Jarmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarmen 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Jarmen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Jarmen. For the veterans among your Jarmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarmen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Jarmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Jarmen in 1970 was 74, and 60 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jarmen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jarmen 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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