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Yarbra Family History

Yarbra 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: Yarbro, Arora, Barbara, Barba, Barra, Marra, Barbera, Cambra, Parra

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Where is the Yarbra family from?

You can see how Yarbra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarbra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yarbra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Yarbra families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yarbra's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Yarbra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yarbra 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 Yarbra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yarbra. 50% of Yarbra men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Janitor
    50%

What Yarbra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Yarbra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarbra 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yarbra. 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 32 military records available for the last name Yarbra. For the veterans among your Yarbra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarbra lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Yarbra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yarbra in 1967 was 84, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yarbra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yarbra 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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