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Yamar Family History

Yamar 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: Jamar, Amar, Lamar, Hamar, Lazar, Omar, Haar, Hamer, Tatar, Amari

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Where is the Yamar family from?

You can see how Yamar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yamar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yamar families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yamar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yamar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yamar 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 Yamar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Yamar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yamar 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 Yamar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Yamar. For the veterans among your Yamar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yamar lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yamar 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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