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Yards Family History

Yards 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: Yard, Hards, Yaros, Yarde, Bard, Hard, Mars, Karas, Paris, Maras

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Where is the Yards family from?

You can see how Yards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yards family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yards families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Yards family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yards's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Yards families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yards 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 Yards ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Yards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yards 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Yards. 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 64 military records available for the last name Yards. For the veterans among your Yards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yards lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Yards life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Yards in 1970 was 83, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yards 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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