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Yarde Family History

Yarde Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Yard.

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


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Where is the Yarde family from?

You can see how Yarde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yarde family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yarde families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Yarde families living in Devon. This was about 39% of all the recorded Yarde's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Yarde families in 1891.
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What did your Yarde ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Yarde. 22% of Yarde men worked as a General Farm Labourer and 87% of Yarde women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yarde were General Labourer and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Farm Labourer
    22%
  • Gardener
    22%
  • Farm Labourer
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yarde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yarde 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Yarde. 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 394 military records available for the last name Yarde. For the veterans among your Yarde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yarde lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Yarde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yarde in 1952 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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