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Yarter Family History

Yarter Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Guertin .

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


Similar surnames: Sorter, Carmer, Harner, Parten, Easter, Carter, Harter, Barter

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Where is the Yarter family from?

You can see how Yarter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Yarter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Yarter family living in Herefordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yarter's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Yarter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yarter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yarter. 22% of Yarter men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Yarter women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yarter were Proprietor and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yarter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarter 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Yarter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 283 military records available for the last name Yarter. For the veterans among your Yarter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yarter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yarter in 1963 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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