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Yahraus Family History

Yahraus 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: Jahraus, Karas, Arras, Maras, Darius, Carras, Caras, Arauz, Schraub

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Where is the Yahraus family from?

You can see how Yahraus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yahraus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yahraus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Yahraus families living in Ohio. This was about 84% of all the recorded Yahraus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yahraus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yahraus 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 Yahraus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yahraus. 24% of Yahraus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yahraus women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Yahraus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Yahraus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yahraus 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Yahraus. 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 148 military records available for the last name Yahraus. For the veterans among your Yahraus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yahraus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Yahraus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Yahraus in 1961 was 62, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yahraus 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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